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Grumman G-44 Widgeon
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Development |
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The Widgeon was originally
designed for the civil market. It is smaller but otherwise similar to
Grumman's earlier G-21 Goose, and was produced from 1941 to 1955. The
first prototype flew in 1940, and the first production aircraft went to
the US Navy as an anti-submarine aircraft. |
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Die Widgeon war ursprünglich für
den zivilen Markt entworfen worden und ist kleiner, aber sonst ähnlich wie die
frühere G-21 Grumman Goose. Der erste Prototyp flog 1940 und die Maschinen
wurden von der US Navy zu U-Bootaufklärung verwendet. Der Typ wurde von 1941
bis 1955 produziert. |
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Variants |
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Versionen |
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J4F-1 |
G-44 for the U.S. Coast Guard
with three seats, 25 built. |
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J4F-1 |
G-44 der U.S. Coast Guard mit
drei Sitzen, 25 Maschinen gebaut |
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J4F-2 |
U.S. Navy version of the J4F-1
with 5-seat interior, 131 built. |
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J4F-2 |
U.S. Navy Version der J4F-1
mit 5 Sitzen, 131 Maschinen gebaut |
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Royal Navy |
Royal Navy |
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U.S. Coast Guard |
U.S. Coast Guard |
U.S. Coast Guard |
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U.S. Coast Guard |
U.S. Navy |
Israeli Air Force |
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Royal Thai Air Force |
Royal Thai Air Force |
Royal Thai Navy |
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Specifications |
G-44A Widegon |
Wingspan |
Spannweite |
12.19 m |
Length |
Länge |
9.47 m |
Height |
Höhe |
3.48 m |
Wing
area |
Flügelfläche |
22.80 m² |
Engine |
Motor |
2× Ranger
L-440C-5 6-cylinder engines, 200 hp |
Maximum
speed |
Höchstgeschwindigkeit |
257 km/h |
Empty
weight |
Leergewicht |
1,470 kg |
Loaded
weight |
Startgewicht |
2,500 kg |
Climb
Rate |
Steigrate |
305 m/min |
Service
ceiling |
Gipfelhöhe |
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Range |
Reichweite |
1,481 km |
Armament |
Bewaffnung |
none |
Capacity |
Zuladung |
1
Pilot,
5 Passengers |
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Text: |
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Michael E. Fader |
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