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G-73 Mallard

Grumman · Amphibious airliner · Early Jet (1946–1969)

G-73 Mallard — Amphibious airliner
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The Grumman G-73 Mallard is a medium, twin-engined amphibious aircraft. Many have been modified by replacing the original Pratt & Whitney Wasp H radial engines with modern turboprop engines. Manufactured from 1946 to 1951, production ended when Grumman's larger SA-16 Albatross was introduced.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Commercial
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Manufacturer
Grumman
Operator
Chalk's Ocean Airways (historic)
Primary Role
Amphibious airliner
Status
Active
Service Entry
1946
Produced
1946–1951
Engine
2× 9-cylinder air-cooled radial engine
Thrust / Power
600 hp each
Length (ft)
48
Wingspan (ft)
66
Empty Weight (lb)
9350
MTOW (lb)
12750
Service Ceiling (ft)
23000
Max Speed (mph)
215