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Grumman G-21 Goose
Grumman · Light Transport · USA · Interwar (1919–1938)
The Grumman G-21 Goose is an amphibious flying boat designed by Grumman 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. During World War II, the Goose became an effective transport for the US military, as well as serving with many other air forces. During hostilities, the Goose took on an increasing number of combat and training roles.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Flying Boat
- Domain
- Civil
- Era
- Interwar (1919–1938)
- Country
- USA
- Manufacturer
- Grumman
- Operator
- USA military
- Primary Role
- Light Transport
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1937
- Produced
- 345
- Engine
- 2x Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior
- Thrust / Power
- 900 hp total
- Launch
- Water
- Length (ft)
- 38.4
- Wingspan (ft)
- 49
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 5425
- MTOW (lb)
- 8000
- Payload (lb)
- 1200
- Endurance (hr)
- 8
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 21000
- Range (mi)
- 640
- Max Speed (mph)
- 201