1940 Grumman Goose Airplane
1940 Grumman Goose Airplane Scale 1/43
Grumman G-21 Goose amphibious aircraft was designed as an eight-seat "commuter" plane 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. During World War II, the Goose became an effective transport for the US military (including the Coast Guard), as well as serving with many other air forces. During hostilities, the Goose took on an increasing number of combat and training roles. In postwar use, the adaptable little transport continued in use. First flight 1937.
Performance
Grumman G-21 Goose amphibious aircraft was designed as an eight-seat "commuter" plane 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. During World War II, the Goose became an effective transport for the US military (including the Coast Guard), as well as serving with many other air forces. During hostilities, the Goose took on an increasing number of combat and training roles. In postwar use, the adaptable little transport continued in use. First flight 1937.
Performance
- Maximum speed: 184 mph (296 km/h)
- Range: 1,050 mi (1,690 km)
- Service ceiling: 21,000 ft (6,400 m)
- Rate of climb: 1,240 ft/min (380 m/min)
- Wing loading: 21.9 lb/ft² (106.9 kg/m²)
- Power/mass: 0.11 hp/lb (0.18 kW/kg)