| Attribute | Republic RC-3 Seabee × | Yakovlev Yak-12 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Republic Aviation | Yakovlev |
| Model | Republic RC-3 Seabee | Yakovlev Yak-12 |
| Country | United States | Russia |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1946 | 1946 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1947 | 1960 |
| Type | Amphibious | Military Propellor Planes |
| Icao | RC3 | YK12 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Franklin 6AS-215-BSF | 1x Ivchenko AI-14R |
| Power, hp (hp) | 215 | 260 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 185 | 181 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 93 | 81 |
| Travel range (km) | 907 | 815 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 3,658 | 4,161 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 3.56 | 4.11 |
| Take off distance (m) | 304 | 126 |
| Landing distance (m) | 213 | 90 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 1,428 | 1,588 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 1,361 | 1,588 |
| Max payload (kg) | 200 | 529 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 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) | 8.5 | 9 |
| Tail height (m) | 3.1 | 3.12 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.65 | 1.2 |
| Wing span (m) | 11.47 | 12.6 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |