The Grumman J2F Duck is an American single engine amphibious biplane built by Grumman from the 1930s through the Second World War for the United States Navy and Coast Guard. It was used for utility transport, air-sea rescue and gunfire spotting, often operating from ships and shore stations far from any runway. Its distinctive single main float, faired directly into the lower fuselage beneath the biplane wings, let it land on both water and land.
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SignificanceUsed by each major branch of the U.S. Armed Forces from the mid-1930s until just after World War II, mainly for utility and air-sea rescue 1 Manufacturer or Builder Sources
1. Grumman J2F Duck, Wikipedia
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The J2F-1 Duck first flew on 2 April 1936, powered by a 750 hp (559 kW) Wright R-1820 Cyclone
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The Grumman J2F Duck (company designation G-15) is an American, single-engined, amphibious biplane.
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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.
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