Grumman G-73 Mallard
Grumman · United States · first flew 1946 · airliner
The Grumman G-73 Mallard is a medium twin-engined amphibian that carried about ten passengers, built from 1946 to 1951.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 14.73 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High wing with underwing floats
- Wingtip fuel tanks
- Tricycle retractable landing gear and a two-step hull
A twin-radial amphibian with a high wing, wingtip tanks and a tall straight tail. Turboprop conversions have long nacelles in place of the radials.
Specifications
- The Grumman G-73 Mallard has a length of 14.73 m (48 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 20.32 m (67 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 346 km/h (215 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The prototype first flew on 30 April 1946. It kept features of the smaller Grumman amphibians such as twin radials and high wings with underwing floats, but added tricycle gear, stressed-skin construction, a two-step hull and wingtip tanks.
Variants
Many of the 59 built were later re-engined with modern turboprops in place of the original Pratt and Whitney Wasp radials. The larger SA-16 Albatross was developed from it.
Where you'll see it
Mallards flew with regional operators such as Chalk's Ocean Airways, and survivors remain in service, mainly with private owners and a pearling company in Australia.
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