Republic RC-3 Seabee
1945
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Republic RC-3 Seabee

The first prototype flew in 1945. Over 1000 aircraft were built.


Specification 
 MODELRC-3 "Seabee"
 CREW1
 PASSENGERS3
 ENGINE1 x Franklin 6A-215-B8F, 160kW
 WEIGHTS
    Take-off weight1429 kg3150 lb
    Empty weight953 kg2101 lb
 DIMENSIONS
    Wingspan11.48 m37 ft 8 in
    Length8.53 m27 ft 12 in
    Height2.92 m9 ft 7 in
    Wing area18.21 m2196.01 sq ft
 PERFORMANCE
    Max. speed193 km/h120 mph
    Ceiling3660 m12000 ft
    Range579 km360 miles

Comments 
Harold Brouphy, pappypelican(@)aol.com, 24.07.2008

I was a proud owner for a very short time During this time I made three landings; Two dead stick and one necessary down wind.

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