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The Grumman G-21 Goose is a twin-engined eight-seat amphibious utility aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation. The most numerous of the military G-21 versions were the United States Navy and US Coast Guard variants, designated the JRF.
Grumman Goose No time for show, it's still a workhorse today. BY PETER M. BOWERS The Grumman G-21 Goose is a re markable example of a production airplane that stubbornly refuses to accept the fact that it is a genuine an tique. The first one was built in 1937 and the last in 1944, but they con tinue to serve in workhorse roles
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.
The Grumman G-21 Goose was designed and produced by Grumman as an amphibious flying boat that will operate as an eight-seat commuter aircraft for businessmen in the Long Island. It was the first monoplane of the company, as well as its first aircraft fitted with twin engines, and also the…
7 lip 2011 · JRF Goose Specifications; JRF Goose Schematic; JRF Goose Pictures. G-21 / G-26 / JRF Goose / OA-13. Manufacturer: Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation, Bethpage, Long Island, NY
Photo by Chris O’Neill First flown at Grumman’s newly established plant at Bethpage NY on 29 May 1937, the Goose proved to be an outstanding aircraft in both civil and military use. All models were built with variants of the 450hp P&W R-985 Wasp Junior engines. Goose production totalled 345 aircraft, ending in October 1945 at Bethpage.
Grumman Goose Specifications. The Grumman G-21 Goose. GROSS WEIGHT: 8,000 lbs (Does not require a type rating.) ENGINE: Twin Pratt & Whitney R-985-14b 9-cyl 450 hp Radial. SPEED: 120 knots. FLAPS: Split flaps powered by vacuum from carburetor venturis. LANDING GEAR: Fixed wing floats, retractable wheels.
