Grumman J2F Duck
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. After the war, J2F Ducks saw service with independent civilian operators, as well as the armed forces of Colombia and Mexico.
| J2F Duck | |
|---|---|
| Grumman J2F-6 Duck "Candy Clipper" BuNo 33549 / civil reg N1214N | |
| Role | Utility amphibian |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Grumman Columbia Aircraft Corp |
| First flight | 2 April 1936 |
| Introduction | 1936 |
| Primary users | United States Navy United States Army Air Forces United States Coast Guard United States Marine Corps |
| Number built | 584 |
| Developed from | Grumman JF Duck |
The J2F was an improved version of the earlier JF Duck, the main differences being a longer float and a more-powerful engine (900 horsepower versus 775).
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