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|type= Utility amphibian |
|type= Utility amphibian |
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|manufacturer= [[Grumman]] |
|manufacturer= [[Grumman]]</br>Columbia Aircraft Corporation |
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|first flight= 25 April 1933 (XJF-1 prototype) |
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|introduced= [[1935 in aviation|1935]] |
|introduced= [[1935 in aviation|1935]] |
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|primary user= [[United States Navy]] |
|primary user= [[United States Navy]] |
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|more users= [[United States Coast Guard]] |
|more users= [[United States Coast Guard]]</br> [[United States Marine Corps]] |
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|number built= 632 |
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The '''[[Grumman]] JF "Duck"''' was a single-engine [[amphibious aircraft|amphibious]] biplane. It first flew on |
The '''[[Grumman]] JF "Duck"''' was a single-engine [[amphibious aircraft|amphibious]] biplane. It first flew on 25 April 1933 and was produced from 1934 until 1936, when production switched to the [[Grumman J2F|J2F]] and later variants. The only obvious external clue to differ an JF from an early J2F is the deletion of the inter-aileron strut between the wings on the J2F. |
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==Design and development== |
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The Duck's main pontoon was part of the fuselage, making it a [[flying boat]], though it appears more like a standard aircraft with an added float. |
The Duck's main pontoon was part of the fuselage, making it a [[flying boat]], though it appears more like a standard aircraft with an added float. |
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In trials, a Grumman J2F set an amphibian speed record in December 1934, at 191 mph (307 km/h). |
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==Operational history== |
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==Notable appearance in media== |
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==Variants== |
==Variants== |
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;JF-2: Variant for the [[United States Coast Guard]] powered by a 750 hp [[Wright R-1820|Wright R-1820-102]] Cyclone engine, 15 built (BuNo 0266, 00371-00372, 01647, USCG V141-V155). |
;JF-2: Variant for the [[United States Coast Guard]] powered by a 750 hp [[Wright R-1820|Wright R-1820-102]] Cyclone engine, 15 built (BuNo 0266, 00371-00372, 01647, USCG V141-V155). |
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;JF-3: JF-2 for the U.S. Navy, five built (BuNos 9835-9839). |
;JF-3: JF-2 for the U.S. Navy, five built (BuNos 9835-9839). |
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;Grumman G15-G-20 |
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;Grumman AO-10 |
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==Operators== |
==Operators== |
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*[[U.S. Marine Corps]] - Operated one JF-2 |
*[[U.S. Marine Corps]] - Operated one JF-2 |
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*[[Argentine Navy]] - Operated |
*[[Argentine Navy]] - Operated eight JF-2s |
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==References== |
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* Thruelsen, Richard. ''The Grumman Story''. New York: Praeger Publishers, Inc., 1976. ISBN 0-275-54260-2. |
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* Treadwell, Terry. ''Ironworks: Grumman's Fighting Aeroplanes''. Shrewsbury, UK: Airlife Publishers, 1990. ISBN 1-85310-070-6. |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.aviation-history.com/grumman/j2f.html The Grumman J2F Duck] |
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| JF Duck | |
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| Grumman JF-2 Duck in United States Coast Guard service. | |
| Role | Utility amphibian |
| Manufacturer | Grumman Columbia Aircraft Corporation |
| First flight | 25 April 1933 (XJF-1 prototype) |
| Introduction | 1935 |
| Primary users | United States Navy United States Coast Guard United States Marine Corps |
| Number built | 632 |
The Grumman JF "Duck" was a single-engine amphibious biplane. It first flew on 25 April 1933 and was produced from 1934 until 1936, when production switched to the J2F and later variants. The only obvious external clue to differ an JF from an early J2F is the deletion of the inter-aileron strut between the wings on the J2F.
Design and development
The Duck's main pontoon was part of the fuselage, making it a flying boat, though it appears more like a standard aircraft with an added float.
In trials, a Grumman J2F set an amphibian speed record in December 1934, at 191 mph (307 km/h).
Operational history
Notable appearance in media
Variants
- XJF-1
- Prototype with 700 hp Pratt & Whitney R-1535-62 engine, one built (BuNo 9218).
- JF-1
- Production variant with 700 hp Pratt & Whitney R-1830-62 Twin Wasp engine, 27 built (BuNos 9434-9455, 9523-9527).
- JF-2
- Variant for the United States Coast Guard powered by a 750 hp Wright R-1820-102 Cyclone engine, 15 built (BuNo 0266, 00371-00372, 01647, USCG V141-V155).
- JF-3
- JF-2 for the U.S. Navy, five built (BuNos 9835-9839).
- JF-4
- JF-5
- JF-6
- Grumman G15-G-20
- Grumman AO-10
Operators
- U.S. Navy
- U.S. Coast Guard
- U.S. Marine Corps - Operated one JF-2
- Argentine Navy - Operated eight JF-2s
Specifications (JF)
General characteristics
- Crew: one, pilot
Performance
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See also
Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Thruelsen, Richard. The Grumman Story. New York: Praeger Publishers, Inc., 1976. ISBN 0-275-54260-2.
- Treadwell, Terry. Ironworks: Grumman's Fighting Aeroplanes. Shrewsbury, UK: Airlife Publishers, 1990. ISBN 1-85310-070-6.
External links
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