The Hydrafloat is a revolutionary craft, designed for many years by Professor Alexandre Valembois, to take him to the remote lands of Amerzone.
This curious machine, with its bird-like skeleton, has the unique mechanical feature of being able to switch between several modes, from submarine to airplane.
Thanks to the professor's ingenuity, the machine's wings and floats retract, enabling the structure to adapt to all Amerzone environments.
On the roof, a (single-use!) jet engine gives way to a propeller that moves on a rail, allowing the machine to propel itself like a helicopter, a boat or a submarine.
At the front of the craft, a curious crossbow-like grappling hook connected to a winch can also be used to pull various loads or cope with possible breakdowns, allowing the hydraflot to be towed in less navigable areas.
Inside the cabin, there's a space at the rear that's designed to safely accommodate the white bird's egg and its armature.
Once the precious package has been installed - a non-negotiable condition for departure - it's time to take off for a...final voyage
Some video excerpts showing how the machine works. Thanks to NeatPick for allowing me to use some of his video captures from the game to illustrate the design sketches for this machine.
Technical drawings made for the design of the Hydrafloat for the Amerzone : The explorer's Legacy.