The Bartini Beriev VVA-14 had a three-person crew.
The plane's first flight was held on Sept. 4, 1972. At the time, the prototype had yet to be outfitted with its pontoons for aquatic landings.
The addition of the pontoons allowed the VVA-14 to land at sea.
In addition, the plane could efficiently hover along the surface of the water.
The VVA-14 had two turbojet engines in addition to 12 turbofan engines that provided lift.
The plane logged a total of 103 flight hours over 107 flights before the project was canceled following Bartini's death.
The sole remaining prototype is on display outside at the Russian Air Force Museum in Monino, outside of Moscow.
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