Only Seaplane to Break Sound Barrier

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    "Final Report on the Convair XF-2Y Sea Dart in San Diego." The Convair F2Y Sea Dart was a unique American seaplane fighter aircraft that rode on twin hydro-skis for takeoff. It flew only as a prototype, and never entered production, but it is still the only seaplane to exceed the speed of sound.

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