#Seversky SEV-3

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Shrugbot Seaplane Suggestion #67

Prototype Amphibian

The Seversky SEV-3 was an amphibious single-engine monoplane, the first aircraft built by the Seversky Aircraft Corporation.

The most unique feature of the SEV-3 are its floats, which were able to rotate depending on landing surface. For flying and water landing, the floats would run parallel to the fuselage. For land operation, a strut raised the back section of the floats to give clearance for the rear landing gear. The front landing gear were fitted inside the floats.
The fuselage features 2 tandem cockpits with opening canopies, with occupancy for 3 people.

The SEV-3 was built in small numbers for export, but never saw eventful service, except for one curious limelight...

On September 15, 1935, an SEV-3 set the speed record for piston-engine amphibious aircraft at 199.86 knots, which stood for 49 years shock

Purpose

  • Charter
  • Racing

Stats

Engine: 1x Wright Cyclone, 700 hp
Speed: 200 knots
Range: ~830 nmi
Service Ceiling: ~25000 ft
Length: 24 ft 4 in
Wingspan: 36 ft 0 in
Wing area: 220 sq ft

Sources

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seversky_SEV-3

The Seversky SEV-3 was an American three-seat amphibian monoplane, the first aircraft designed and built by the Seversky Aircraft Corporation.

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Ultimate goober

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opal sand
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thinger maginer

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truly a plane of all time

ornate jewel
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I love how goofy it is

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seaplen

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automatic yes

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Lockheed L-9 Orion looking ahh seaplane

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real

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Fun fact: This is the same plane that the P-35 was developed from.

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Indeed

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I love weird early shit !!