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The first prototype flew in 1945. Over 1000 aircraft were built.
| MODEL | RC-3 "Seabee" |
| CREW | 1 |
| PASSENGERS | 3 |
| ENGINE | 1 x Franklin 6A-215-B8F, 160kW |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 1429 kg | 3150 lb |
| Empty weight | 953 kg | 2101 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 11.48 m | 37 ft 8 in |
| Length | 8.53 m | 27 ft 12 in |
| Height | 2.92 m | 9 ft 7 in |
| Wing area | 18.21 m2 | 196.01 sq ft |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Max. speed | 193 km/h | 120 mph |
| Ceiling | 3660 m | 12000 ft |
| Range | 579 km | 360 miles |
| Jock Williams, williamsB25(@)aol.com, 15.04.2009 The Seabee was a joy to fly -but it needed another 100 horsepower or so -and perhaps another 8 feet of wingspan. Eventually both of these modifications were tried -and I understand they worked!
This old bird was as stable on the ground as a DC3/C47 and on the water as a PBY.
In 1978 I almost traded my Tiger Moth for a Seabee. I am glad I didn't -but am sorry I didn't have the money to buy the Seabee and operate them BOTH!
It is the ultimate family bushplane. Way before its time!
Jock Williams | | 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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