Grumman J2F Duck
Technical Information
Background
Built by Grumman in Bethpage, NY as model G-15 as a single engine biplane floatplane. First flight April 2, 1936. Prewar and during the Pacific War used by the U.S. Navy (USN) and U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) as a floatplane for utility and light duty. Variants included the initial production J2F-1 with a R-1820-20 750 hp engine with a total of 29 built.
The J2F-5 Duck model was built between July 1941 and March 1942.
Production
A total of 584 were built.
J2F-5 Technical Details
Crew Two (Pilot, gunner)
Engine 1
x Wright 1820-54 Cyclone
Span 39'
Length 34'
Height 14' 6"
Maximum Speed 190
mph
Range 875
miles
Armament (rear) 1 x .30 cal machine gun in a flexible mount in the rear cockpit
Bombload 650 lbs of bombs or depth charges
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