| Attribute | Republic RC-3 Seabee × | Cessna 188 AGwagon × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Republic Aviation | Cessna |
| Model | Republic RC-3 Seabee | Cessna 188 AGwagon |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1946 | 1966 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1947 | 1983 |
| Type | Amphibious | Private Single Engine |
| Icao | RC3 | C188 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Franklin 6AS-215-BSF | 1x Continental O-470-R |
| Power, hp (hp) | 215 | 230 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 185 | 194 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 93 | 93 |
| Travel range (km) | 907 | 474 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 3,658 | 3,353 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 3.56 | 3.51 |
| Take off distance (m) | 304 | 386 |
| Landing distance (m) | 213 | 330 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 1,428 | 1,497 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 1,361 | 920 |
| Max payload (kg) | 200 | 576 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 284 | 212 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 0.56 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 4 | 1 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.17 | - |
| Cabin width (m) | 1.6 | - |
| Cabin length (m) | 2.69 | - |
| Exterior length (m) | 8.5 | 8 |
| Tail height (m) | 3.1 | 2.49 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.65 | 0.9 |
| Wing span (m) | 11.47 | 12.7 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |