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