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FS2004/FSX Bartini Beriev Seaplane. Amphibious floatplane Bartini Beriev VVA-14 in two versions. This strange looking aircraft was a Soviet prototype for an amphibious concept, planned for a VTOL version with 14 engines; therefore the name VVA-14. The first version was a conventional one with gear but no floats and made its first flight in September 1972. Later inflatable rubber floats were installed but the aircraft was not able to go airborne. Finally the inflatable floats were replaced with solid floats, the bow was stretched and got two additional jet engines. The design gives you no answer if this monster is an aircraft, a hydroplane, a flying catamaran boat or an alien spaceship from starwars. The wreck can be visited at the Molino museum near Moscow. The second prototype went lost in a fire and the VTOL version, planned for anti submarine warfare, was never built. As FS model you can fly both versions of the first prototype with great handling on ground, in air and on water, one with animated inflatable rubber floats and the other with solid floats. The model has a VC with animated stick and throttle arms. FSDS 3.5 model by Erwin Welker, panel configuration by Michael Pook and Russian gauges by different authors. Special thanks to them.