Grumman G-21A

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The Grumman G-21A Goose was America's first successful commercial amphibious aircraft, pioneering the flying yacht concept for wealthy commuters and small airlines. First flown on May 29, 1937, it was a high-wing twin-engine monoplane that could accommodate up to nine passengers plus pilot in its deep-hulled fuselage designed for water operations. With its 95-foot wingspan and 450-horsepower Pratt & Whitney radial engines, the Goose achieved a 166-knot cruise speed and 695-nautical-mile range. The aircraft was manufactured by Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation at their Bethpage, New York facility.