Ellison-Mahon Gweduck
Ellison-Mahon Aircraft · United States · first flew 2009 · light aircraft
The Ellison-Mahon Gweduck, also written Geoduck, is an American twin-engine amphibious aircraft. It is built from composites to resemble the Grumman Widgeon.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.49 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Cruciform |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing amphibian with a flying-boat hull
- Twin tractor piston engines on the wing
- Composite airframe styled after the Grumman Widgeon
A high-wing twin-engined amphibian with the lines of a Grumman Widgeon. Its two 300 hp Lycoming IO-540 engines sit forward of the wing and drive three-bladed MT-Propeller propellers.
Specifications
- The Ellison-Mahon Gweduck has a length of 10.49 m (34 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.63 m (48 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Ben Ellison and Bryan Mahon and made its first flight on 2 May 2009.
Variants
Only one example, the prototype, has been built. The name is also written Geoduck.
Where you'll see it
It is a four-passenger amphibian flown by two pilots, built by Ellison-Mahon Aircraft.
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