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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Grumman G-21 Goose
![]() First flown in 1937, the G-21 Goose was procured by the U.S. Army in 1938 under the designation OA-9, with others purchased from private owners being called OA-13As. The U.S. Navy also purchased the type, and designated it JRF, with numerous versions. The Goose was used for transport, photographic survey, search and rescue, navigational training, and other purposes
![]() Type: multi-role amphibian flying boat
Crew: 2, plus 4-6 passengers
Armament: two 250 lb. depth charges
Specifications:
Length: 38' 4" (11.68 m)
Height: 15' 0" (4.57 m)
Wingspan: 49' 0" (14.94 m)
Wing area: 375 sq. ft (34.84 sq. m)
Empty Weight: 5425 lb (2461 kg)
Max Weight: 7955 lb (3608 kg)
Propulsion:
Engines: 2
Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN6 Wasp Junior radial
450 hp each
Performance:
Range: 640 miles (1030 km)
Cruise Speed: 191 mph ( 307 km/h) at 5000 ft
Max Speed: 201 mph ( 323 km/h) at 5000 ft
Ceiling: 21,000 ft (6400 m)
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