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Curtiss SO3C Seamew
The SO3C Seamew was a seaplane that was ordered as a replacement for the SOC Seagull aboard the U.S. Navy's battleships and cruisers. The type went into service in 1942, but was not a success and all Seamews were withdrawn early in 1944. Note: The second picture shows the lesser-known non-seaplane version.
                                     
 Type: Scout/observation aircraft             
 Crew: 2: Pilot, observer/gunner
 Armament: One .30 cal forward firing machine gun
                       one .50 cal rear firing machine gun
                        two 100 lb. bombs, or 325 lb. depth charges
Specifications:
 Length: 36' 10" (11.23 m)
 Height: 15' 0" (4.57 m)
 Wingspan: 38' 0" (11.58 m)
 Weight: 5729 LB (2599 kg)
 Propulsion:
 Engines: 1
 Power plant: Ranger SGV-770-8 inline Horsepower:
 600 hp

Performance:
Range: 1150 miles (1851 km)
Speed: 172 mph ( 277 km/h)
Ceiling: 15,800 ft (4815 m)