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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.



Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 01/19/2017 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com

Specifications



Grumman - USA
Manufacturer(s)
Argentina; Colombia; Mexico; United States
Operators National flag of Argentina National flag of Colombia National flag of Mexico National flag of the United States
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
RANGES (MPH) Subsonic: <614mph | Transonic: 614-921 | Supersonic: 921-3836 | Hypersonic: 3836-7673 | Hi-Hypersonic: 7673-19180 | Reentry: >19030


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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