Comparison of Curtiss SOC Seagull and North American O-47

Attribute	North American O-47 ×	Curtiss SOC Seagull ×
General
Manufacturer	North American Aviation NAA	Curtiss
Model	North American O-47	Curtiss SOC Seagull
Country	United States	United States
Manufactured from (year)	1936	1935
Manufactured to (year)	1939	1940
Type	Military Propellor Planes	Amphibious
Icao	O47	SOC
Performance
Engine	1x Wright R-1820-49 radial	1x Pratt & Whitney R-1340-18 radial engine other
Power, hp (hp)	975	600
Max cruise speed (km/h)	356	265
Approach speed (km/h)	-	89
Travel range (km)	1,352	1,087
Service ceiling (m)	7,071	4,542
Rate of climb (m/sec)	7.47	4.65
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	3,649	2,470
Max payload (kg)	-	300
Fuel tank capacity (l)	-	530
Dimensions
Seats	3	2
Exterior length (m)	10.13	9.58
Tail height (m)	3.7	4.5
Fuselage diameter (m)	1.2	1.1
Wing span (m)	14.12	10.97
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets