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G-65 Tadpole

Grumman · WWII (1939–1945)

G-65 Tadpole — Fixed Wing
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The Grumman G-65 Tadpole was an American prototype light amphibian designed and built by Grumman. Only one was built and it did not enter production. It was later developed into a family of amphibious aircraft by David Thurston.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Manufacturer
Grumman
Service Entry
1944
Produced
1
Engine
1× air-cooled six-cylinder horizontally-opposed engine
Thrust / Power
125 hp
Length (ft)
23
Wingspan (ft)
35
Empty Weight (lb)
1450
MTOW (lb)
2100
Max Speed (mph)
125