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...plane's belly and made several demonstration landings and take-offs on the water. Unlike regular amphibians, the two-engined YC-123E loses a minimum of speed and range with its new landing gear, can land on concrete runways or snow as well as water. Designed by Stroukoff Aircraft Corp., the Panto-base concept may later be adapted to other land-based transports that have engines placed so that propellers are clear during water landings and takeoffs...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Science: Flight Log | 8/8/1955 | See Source »

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