Douglas Dolphin

Dolphin
U.S. Coast Guard RD-2 in June, 1932
General information
TypeMultirole flying boat
National originUnited States
ManufacturerDouglas Aircraft Company
Primary usersUnited States Navy
Number built58
History
Introduction date1931
First flightJuly 1930 (Sinbad)

The Douglas Dolphin is an American amphibious flying boat. While only 58 were built, they served a wide variety of roles including private air yacht, airliner, military transport, and search and rescue.