The SIAI-Marchetti S.700 Cormorano was an Italian proposal for a twin-engined
amphibian
Amphibians are tetrapod, four-limbed and ectothermic vertebrates of the Class (biology), class Amphibia. All living amphibians belong to the group Lissamphibia. They inhabit a wide variety of habitats, with most species living within terres ...
based on the
SF.600 Canguro
The Vulcanair SF.600 ''Canguro'' ( en: "Kangaroo") was a feederliner developed in Italy in the late 1970s. Despite a number of attempts to put the aircraft into series production, only a small number were ever built. The Canguro was a high-wing c ...
.
Development
The S.700 was designed to use as much of the SF.600 as possible to build a twin-engined amphibian, changes required included a stronger wing due to the increased all-up weight.
The S.700 was a high-wing cantilever monoplane with the ability to land on water or use a retractable tricycle landing gear.
The hull and floats were to be made of composite materials and the engines were to be fitted on the upper surface of the wings to protect against spray.
It was planned that the aircraft could use the Italian
Alfa Romeo AR-318 turboprop with three-bladed tractor propellers.
As well as use as a freighter or general utility aircraft with 12 seats it was also proposed to use it as a
water bomber
Water (chemical formula ) is an inorganic, transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance, which is the main constituent of Earth's hydrosphere and the fluids of all known living organisms (in which it acts as a ...
with a capacity for of water or retardants.
Specifications
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S.700
1980s Italian civil utility aircraft
Flying boats
High-wing aircraft
Amphibious aircraft
Twin-turboprop tractor aircraft