Grumman J2F Duck
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The Grumman J2F Duck was a single-engine amphibious biplane. It was originally designated as the Grumman G-15. It was produced from 1933 to 1945.
The Duck's main pontoon was part of the fuselage, making it a flying boat despite the similarity to a conventional landplane which has been float-equipped.
The aircraft was used by both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard as utility aircraft for missions including mapping, rescue work, photography, and a target training.
[edit] Specifications (J2F-6)
Data from Jane’s Fighting Aircraft of World War II<ref name=jane>Bridgman, Leonard, ed. “ The Grumman Duck .” Jane’s Fighting Aircraft of World War II. London: Studio, 1946. 235-236 . ISBN 1-85170-493-0.</ref>
General characteristics<h3>
- Crew: two (pilot and observer)
- Capacity: two rescued airmen
- Length: 34 ft 0 in (10.37 m)
- Wingspan: 39 ft 0 in (11.9 m)
- Height: 13 ft 11 in (4.25 m)
- Wing area: 409 ft² (38 m²)
- Empty weight: 5,480 lb (2,485 kg)
- Loaded weight: 7,700 lb (3,496 kg)
- Powerplant: 1× Wright R-1820-54 nine-cylinder radial engine, 900 hp (670 kW)
<h3>Performance<h3>
- Maximum speed: 190 mph (304 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 155 mph (248 km/h)
- Stall speed: 70 mph (112 km/h)
- Range: 780 mi (1,255 km)
- Service ceiling: 20,000 ft (6,100 m)
- Rate of climb: ft/min (m/s)
<h3>Armament<h3>
- 1 × Browning .30 cal machine gun (7.62 mm) on flexible mount for observer
- 650 lb (295 kg) bombs or depth charges
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