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Grumman J2F-5 'Duck'

Description
  Manufacturer:Grumman


Control Panel
  Base model:J2F
  Designation:J2F
  Version:-5
  Nickname:Duck
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1931-1955
  Basic role:General Utility
 
 
 

Specifications
  Length: 34' 10.3 m
  Height:15' 1" 4.6 m
  Wingspan: 39' 11.8 m
  Wingarea: 409.0 sq ft 37.9 sq m
  Empty Weight: 4,300 lb 1,950 kg
  Gross Weight: 6,711 lb 3,043 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Wright R-1820-50
  Horsepower (each): 850

Performance
  Range: 780 miles 1,256 km
  Cruise Speed: 150 mph 241 km/h 130 kt
  Max Speed: 188 mph 302 km/h 163 kt
  Climb: 1,500 ft/min 457 m/min
  Ceiling: 27,000 ft 8,229 m

Known serial numbers
00659 / 00802


 

Recent comments by our visitors
 CDR Jim Waldron USNR
 Richmond, VA
On takeoff the TBY made a terrible high pitch noise that eminated from the propeller. Observers on the ground were often stunned from the sound as the aircraft passed them. You could observe folks covering their ears with their hands because the noise was painful.
05/09/2005 @ 17:59 [ref: 10165]

 

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