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Grumman G-44 Widgeon

GR01003_AH

GR01004_AH

Designed as a smaller cheaper version of the venerable Goose, the a/c was targeted at the US civil market. Modified for military use, the US Coast Guard used it as a coastal patrol a/c where one successfully engaged and sunk a U-boast off the Mississippi in Aug/1942. The a/c remained in production until Jan/1949.

General:

Type: Utility & ASW

Crew: 2

Seating: 5

First Flight: 28/Jun/1940

Specifications

Propulsion

Performance

Length:

Height:

Wingspan:

Empty Weight:

Gross Weight:

31' 1"

11' 5"

40' 0"

3189 lbs.

4500 lbs.

No. Engines:

Horsepower:

Powerplant:

200 hp per engine

Ranger L-440C-5

Range:

Speed (max):

Speed (cruise):

Climb:

Ceiling:

920 miles

153 mph

- mph

- ft/sec

- ft

Armament:

None