Fleetwings Sea Bird
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The Fleetwings Sea Bird (or Seabird) was an amphibious utility aircraft designed in 1934-5 by James C. Reddig for Fleetwings Inc. of Bristol PA. While the aircraft's basic configuration had a precedent in the design of the Loening Monoduck developed by the Grover Loening Aircraft Company as a personal aircraft for Mr. Loening (for whom Reddig worked from 1929-1933) the Sea Bird was unusual because of its construction from spot-welded stainless steel.

Made by Fleetwings.

Empty Weight Lb
2450
Wing Area Sqm
22
Designer
James C. Reddig
Eng 1 Type
Jacobs R-830
Cruise Speed Kmh
216
Cruise Speed Mph
135
Eng 1 Kw
212
Span In
6
Gross Weight Lb
3750
Capacity
3
Number Built
1
5
Crew
One pilot
Empty Weight Kg
1112
Gross Weight Kg
1702
Height In
6
Range Km
870
Manufacturer
Fleetwings
Range Miles
540
Height Ft
12
Span Ft
40
Wing Area Sqft
235
Met Or Eng
eng
Span M
12
Length Ft
32
Height M
4
Eng 1 Hp
285
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
Length M
10
Category
Amphibious aircraft
Fleetwings aircraft
United States civil utility aircraft 1930-1939

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