A Plane So Bad It Was Removed From Service | Curtiss SO3C Seamew

Today we're looking at the Curtiss SO3C Seamew, the plane that was designed to replace the SOC Seagul, but failed to do so. This was due to a poor choice in an experimental engine (a decision the US Navy made), and the change of aircraft design specifications post-evaluation (a decision which the US Navy also made). The result was a plane that was almost doomed to fail.

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Producing these videos is a hobby of mine - and apparently its now a full-time job too! I have a passion for history, and personally own a large collection of books, journals and other texts, and endeavor to do as much research as possible. However if there are any mistakes, please don't hesitate to reach out and correct anything :)

Sources:
Ginter.S (1999). The Curtiss SO3C - Naval Fighters number forty-seven.
BowersP.M (1979). Curtiss Aircraft 1907-1947.