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Grumman G21 Goose
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Specifications
& Limitations
| Length |
38.4 ft (11.7
m) |
| Wingspan |
49.0 ft
(14.95 m) |
| Range |
640 mi (1,287
km) |
| Passenger
Capacity |
6-7 |
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Freight Capacity |
Unknown |
| Cruise
Speed (SL) |
195
mph (314 km/hr) |
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Service
Ceiling |
24,000 ft
(7,315 m) |
| Weight
Empty |
5,425 lbs
(2.461 kg) |
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Max Takeoff Weight |
8,000 lbs
(3,629 kg)
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| Notes:
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With its modern, mid-thirties amphibious design,
the Grumman Goose could land on either a runway
or on water - and do it in style. Expressly
built for the civilian market, the twin-engine
Goose represented a departure, of sorts, for the
Grumman aircraft company, which had established
itself as a specialist in naval aviation for the
U.S. Navy. In fact, the Goose was the company's
first commercial design - and on every count was
considered a success.
It was known for its efficiency and reliability
- two traits that have helped it become a
classic amphibian aircraft. But its modern,
aerodynamic profile also caught many an
aviator's eye and helped cement its reputation
as a classic. Even today the 60-year-old design
has a distinctive air of modernity about it.
Nonetheless, the Goose first entered production
in 1937, and the last one was built in 1945. Not
surprisingly, a number of them are still in
service around the world today.
One of the unique features of this amphibian
aircraft is its retractable landing gear. The
two wheels, located under the cockpit, can be
lowered hydraulically for landing on land, or
kept in place - flush with the fuselage - for
landing on water. The plane's distinctive
boat-like nose also played an important role in
such maritime landings.
Because of its amphibious nature, the Goose was
and still extremely versatile.
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| Author |
Mike Stone |
| Painter |
Altair Weavers &
Painters Guild |
| Date Added |
November 15, 2002 |
| File |
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FS2K |
FS98 |
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