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The Grumman G-21 Goose is an amphibious flying boat designed by Grumman to serve as an eight-seat "commuter" aircraft for businessmen in the Long Island area. The Goose was Grumman's first monoplane to fly, its first twin-engined aircraft, and its first aircraft to enter commercial airline service.
Samolot Grumman G-21 Goose to wodnosamolot w układzie latającej łodzi, górnopłat o konstrukcji całkowicie metalowej. Kadłub o podłożu dwuredanowym, konstrukcji skorpuowej. Z przodu kadłuba pod płatami mieściła się dwumiejscowa kabina załogi, a za nią kabina główna mieszcząca miejsca dla 6 osób.
Grumman. Country: United States. Manufactured: 1937 to: 1945. ICAO: G21. Price: US$0.062 million (1942) Performance. Weights. Dimensions. Avionics: Engine: 2x Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-6 Wasp Junio. Piston. Power: 450 horsepower. Max Cruise Speed: 175 knots. 324 Km/h. Approach Speed (Vref):
Affectionately nicknamed "Goose," the G-21 was Grumman’s first monoplane to fly, its first twin-engined aircraft, and its first aircraft to enter commercial airline service. This remarkably versatile amphibian has served for over fifty years in a variety of roles that have confirmed the strength and durability of its original design.
14 kwi 2017 · Carly Courtney. Piper Arrow. Of the 345 Grumman Goose aircraft made, an estimated 30 remain airworthy. Few amphibious planes are as well-known as the Grumman G-21 Goose, which was produced by Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation from 1937 to August 1945.
Aircraft Specs. Wingspan 49 feet. Length 38 feet, 4 inches. Empty Weight. Powerplant 2 Pratt & Whitney R-985. Armament no armament. Crew 2 crew, 6-7 passengers. Max Speed 190 mph. Service Ceiling 20,000 feet. Range 1000 miles. Media. 3-D Panorama. Amphibious aircraft for the VIP turned into a Coast Guard work-horse. Written By Joe Scheil.
Grumman G-21 Goose. Details. Country of Origin. United States of America. Type. Eight seat utility amphibian. History. The Goose began life in the pre WW2 days as Grumman's first design intended for civilian use, but most of the type's production ultimately was against military orders placed during WW2.
