Osprey

The Osprey is a stock high performance seaplane that is able to reach supersonic speeds. It is likely based of the Convair F2Y Sea Dart, which was the only seaplane to ever exceed the speed of sound. It also bears a resemblance to the French [1].

The Osprey is not only very fast, but also very maneuverable, so it could be a good basis for a fighter aircraft (actually, it's probably even based on a fighter aircraft).

The Osprey as seen in the stock craft menu.

The Osprey on the runway (1.0.5)

Craft Description

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A high-performance (and high-risk) seaplane, the Osprey is designed for those daredevils who don't want to sacrifice performance but still want to be able to land anywhere wet or dry on Kerbin. The afterburning Panther turbofan provides high efficiency in dry mode and high thrust in wet mode, perfect for strolls and sprints both. The outriggers have a hydroplane stretching between them, allowing the Osprey to "step up" during its takeoff run in the water, massively lowering drag. Once you step up, it's safe to take off. The outriggers are jettisonable, but they have the landing gear too. So don't stage away the outriggers unless you're planning one final water landing, however (or one very final indeed land "landing"). — Squad

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See also

• Gull
• Mallard