Three amphibians, characterized by extremely high performance, produced by Seversky Aircraft Corp; SEV-3 ("Sportsman") has twin duralumin floats containing retractable wheels; when latter are extended stern of each float is raised; with 420-hp Wright " Whirlwind" it has speed of 190 mph as amphibian or 235 mph as landplane; with supercharged 700-hp "Cyclone", speed is 245 mph as amphibian, or 290 mph as landplane.
Fast American amphibians
Flight
Flight ; 25 , n 1298
1933
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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