Grumman J2F Duck

Amphibious Floatplane Utility Aircraft [ 1936 ]

The Grumman J2F Duck served with all major branches of the United States military during its tenure.

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Specifications

Grumman - USA
Manufacturer(s)

Argentina; Colombia; Mexico; United States
Operators

1936
Service Year

United States
National Origin

2
Crew

564
Units

SPECIAL-MISSION: ANTI-SHIP
Equipped to search, track, and engage enemy surface elements through visual acquisition, radar support, and onboard weaponry.

MARITIME / NAVY
Land-based or shipborne capability for operating over-water in various maritime-related roles while supported by allied naval surface elements.

34.0 ft
(10.37 meters)
Length

39.0 ft
(11.90 meters)
Width/Span

13.9 ft
(4.25 meters)
Height

5,478 lb
(2,485 kilograms)
Empty Weight

7,707 lb
(3,496 kilograms)
Maximum Take-Off Weight

+2,229 lb
(+1,011 kg)
Weight Difference

1 x Wright R-1820-54 9-cylinder radial piston engine developing 900 horsepower.
Propulsion

189 mph
(304 kph | 164 knots)
Max Speed

20,013 ft
(6,100 m | 4 miles)
Ceiling

780 miles
(1,255 km | 678 nm)
Range

MACH Regime (Sonic)

Sub

Trans

Super

Hyper

HiHyper

ReEntry

♦

STANDARD:
1 x 7.62mm Browning machine gun in observers cockpit.

OPTIONAL:
Up to 650lbs of bombs or depth charges.

2
Hardpoints

J2F-1 - Initial Production Model; fitted with R-1820-20 radial piston engine of 750 horsepower; 29 examples produced.

J2F-2 - USMC production model; underwing bomb racks; defensive gun positions at nose and dorsal locations; 21 examples produced.

J2F-2A - Based on the J2F-2; 9 examples produced.

J2F-3 - Based on the J2F-2; fitted with R-1802-26 radial piston engine of 850 horsepower; 20 example produced.

J2F-4 - Based on the J2F-2; fitted with R-1820-30 radial piston engine of 850 horsepower; target-towing equipment; 32 examples produced.

J2F-5 - Based on the J2F-2; fitted with R-1820-54 radial piston engine of 1,050 horsepower; 144 examples produced.

J2F-6 - Columbian export model based on the J2F-5 production series; fitted with R-1820-64 radial piston engine of 1,050 horsepower; revised cowl; underwing bomb racks; 330 examples produced.

OA-12 - USAAF Air and Sear Rescue Variant

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