Grumman G-73
The Grumman G-73 "Mallard" is a large, twin-radial engine amphibious aircraft. Built from 1946 to 1951, it was replaced by the Grumman HU-16 "Albatross".
Specifications Crew:: 2, pilot and co-pilot. Length:: 48 ft 4 in (14.7 m) Wingspan:: 66 ft 8 in (20.3 m) Load:: 3500 lb (1588 kg) Range:: 1120 nautical miles (2070 km) First Flown: April 30, 1946 Powerplant:: 2 x 550 hp (410 kW) Pratt & Whitney Wasp H Cost:: $115,000 Pop:: 59 Comparable aircraft: Consolidated Aircraft PBY Catalina Grumman Albatross
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