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Curtiss SO3C-2 'Seamew'

Description
  Manufacturer:Curtiss
  Base model:SO3C
  Designation:SO3C
  Version:-2
  Nickname:Seamew
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1934-1946
  Basic role:Scout Observation
  Crew:Pilot & Observer

Specifications
  Length: 35' 8" 10.8 m
  Height:14' 2" 4.3 m
  Wingspan: 38' 11.5 m
  Wingarea: 293.0 sq ft 27.2 sq m
  Empty Weight: 4,800 lb 2,176 kg
  Gross Weight: 7,000 lb 3,174 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Ranger V-770-8
  Horsepower (each): 600

Performance
  Range: 1,150 miles 1,851 km
  Cruise Speed: 125 mph 201 km/h 108 kt
  Max Speed: 172 mph 276 km/h 149 kt
  Climb: 720 ft/min 219 m/min
  Ceiling: 15,800 ft 4,815 m

Known serial numbers
4880 / 5029, 04149 / 04198