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Grumman G21 Goose
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| Plane type & model | Amphibious transport (G-21G) | The Goose born in the half 30s, to provide a light-amphibious transport capable of using also normal airstrips. The plane (G-21A) could carry up to 7 people and various loads. During the WWII the plane was widely used by USA and UK armed forces, and by US Coast Guard (as JRF). After the war many Goose s were utilized by civilian operators all around the world; the good design was also confirmed by the many refittings of the plane, especially in Canada, with new engines. The G-21C, D, G Turbo Goose and Turboprop Goose were sold until 80s. |
| Length | 12.06 m ; 39.67 Ft | |
| Height | 4.57 m ; 15.03 Ft | |
| Wingspan | 15.49 m ; 50.95 Ft | |
| Wing Area | 35.08 sq m ; 41.96 sq Yds | |
| Engine | 2 Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-27 turbopropellers (689 CV) | |
| Weapons | none | |
| Empty Weight | 3040 Kg ; 6711 Lbs | |
| Max Weight | 5670 Kg ; 12517 Lbs | |
| Top Speed | 390 Km/h ; 242 MpH | |
| Ceiling | 6100 m ; 20065.79 ft | |
| Range | 2575 Km ; 1600 mi | |
| First flight | 1937 | |
| N° built | NOT AVAILABLE | |
| Versions built | 14 | |
| Used by n° countries | NOT AVAILABLE | |
| Crew | 2 | |
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Date Added: 11/15/2000 | Last change: 11/15/2000 |
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