The Grumman J2F Duck (company designation G-15) is an American single- engine amphibious biplane. It was used by each major branch of the U.S. armed forces from the mid-1930s until just after World War II, primarily for utility and air-sea rescue duties. It was also used by the Argentine Navy, who took delivery of their first example in 1937.

Here's a new version of our Grumman Duck flight with added Voice-Over and Cockpit Review by Kermit Weeks. He adds a full review of the Duck's cockpit to the video. Then, delivers another...

Scott Glover with the Mid America Flight Museum gives us a detailed walkaround of the Grumman J2F-4 Duck. This is one very impressive aircraft.

2021年9月18日 · The Grumman J2F Duck (G-15) was a single-engine amphibious biplane used by the USN, Marines, Coast Guard and Air Force from 1937 to the 1950 in air-sea rescue notably by South America but also long after by many independent civilian operators.

The Duck set a world speed record for single engine amphibians on Wednesday, December 4, 1935 when a JF-2 (Serial #0266) was flown near Quantico, VA at a speed of 191 mph (307.39 kph). A total of 14 JF-2s were built. The JF-2 Duck was built exclusively for the Coast Guard, and thus the tail hook of the JF-1 was deleted.

2008年12月16日 · Production of this general utility amphibian began in 1933 when the first prototype flew, and production continued until 1945. In all, nine series of the Duck were built. The J2F6 was by far the most common. It featured aerodynamic improvements over the previous models, including a long-cord engine cowling.

The Grumman J2F Duck (G-15) was a single-engine amphibious biplane used by the USN, Marines, Coast Guard and Air Force from 1937 to the 1950 in air-sea rescue notably by South America but also long after by many independent civilian operators.

2015年4月23日 · The Duck was designed at first as an executive transport for the Navy but it’s roles increased for anti submarine use and most importantly for air sea rescue of downed crewmans. The Duck first flew in 1936 with it’s Wright R-1820 Cyclone engine, equal span single bay biplane and large monocoque central float which housed its retractable ...

The Grumman J2F Duck was initially designed and manufactured by Grumman as a single-engine amphibious biplane before production was taken over by Columbia Aircraft Corporation. The J2F Duck was in service as a utility and search and rescue aircraft with the United States Armed Forces from the mid-1930s until after…

2019年5月19日 · Operationally in the Pacific the Duck was used as a general utility light transport, being used for mapping, scouting, observation, anti-submarine patrol, air-sea-rescue, reconnaissance, and target tug.