REPUBLIC RC-3 SEABEE

 

Origin:

United States of America

Type:

Four-seat amphibious flying-boat

Engine:

One 160 kw (215 hp) Franklin 6A8-215-B8F six-cylinder in-line air-cooled engine

Specifications:

  • Wingspan: 11.48 m (37 ft 8 in)
  • Length: 8.5 m (27 ft 11 in)
  • Height: 2.9 m (9 ft 7 in)
  • Wing area: 18.2 m² (196 sq ft)
  • Max speed at 762 m (2,500 ft): 193 km/h (120 mph)
  • Cruising speed at 610 m (2,000 ft): 169 km/h (105 mph)
  • Landing speed [with flaps]: 93 km/h (58 mph)
  • Stalling speed [no flaps]: 101 km/h (63 mph)
  • Initial rate of climb: 213 m/min (700 ft/min)
  • Service ceiling: 3,657 m (12,000 ft)
  • Cruising range at 80-% power at 610 m (2,000 ft): 579 km (360 miles)
  • Take-off run over 15 m (50 ft) obstacle on land, no flaps: 651 m (2,135 ft)
  • Take-off run over 15 m (50 ft) obstacle on water: 806 m (2,645 ft)
  • Fuel capacity: 284 litres (62 imp gals)
  • Empty weight: 884 kg (2,100 lb)
  • Useful load: 476 kg (1,050 lb)
  • Baggage allowance: 91 kg (200 lb)
  • Loaded weight: 1,361 kg (3,150 lb)

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