Comparison of Piper PA-14 Family Cruiser and Republic RC-3 Seabee [S]ave
| Attribute |  Republic RC-3 Seabee × |  Piper PA-14 Family Cruiser × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Republic Aviation | Piper Aircraft |
| Model | Republic RC-3 Seabee | Piper PA-14 Family Cruiser |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1946 | 1947 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1947 | 1949 |
| Type | Amphibious | Private Single Engine |
| Icao | RC3 | PA14 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Franklin 6AS-215-BSF | 1x Lycoming O-235-C1 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 215 | 115 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 185 | 198 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 93 | 70 |
| Travel range (km) | 907 | 804 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 3,658 | 3,810 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 3.56 | 2.92 |
| Take off distance (m) | 304 | 220 |
| Landing distance (m) | 213 | 143 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 1,428 | 839 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 1,361 | 839 |
| Max payload (kg) | 200 | 376 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 284 | 144 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 0.56 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.17 | - |
| Cabin width (m) | 1.6 | - |
| Cabin length (m) | 2.69 | - |
| Exterior length (m) | 8.5 | 7.06 |
| Tail height (m) | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.65 | 1.1 |
| Wing span (m) | 11.47 | 10.8 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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