AMPH Army Abbreviation

Amphibian

An aircraft able to operate from both land and water. OR A small craft, propelled by propellers and wheels or by air cushions for the purpose of moving on both land and water. Or An aircraft that can fly off of water or land. The wheels retract into the hull or floats, depending upon the type of aircraft. An amphibian can land on water and then extend the landing gear to allow it to pull up onto the shore. Many seaplane bases had ramps to allow the airplanes to pull up onto dry land parking areas.