Grumman G44 Widgeon Specifications

The Grumman Corp. initially produced the Widgeon amphibious plane for the U.S. military as the J4F1. During World War II, the company made 176 planes for military use and close to 100 for civilian use. After the war, Grumman modified the design to allow an extra passenger and greater performance, calling the new plane the G-44A. Fifty were built in the U.S. and France built 40 under the name SCAN30. During the 1960s, Grumman converted 50 G-44As to Super Widgeons, which feature higher performance.
  1. G-44

    • The G-44 Widgeon is 31 feet 1 inch long, 11 feet 5 inches high, and has a wingspan of 40 feet. Its two Fairchild Ranger L-440C-5 piston engines each produce 200 horsepower. The plane can reach 153 mph and has a range of 920 miles. The G-44 holds one pilot and up to five passengers. The plane weighs 3,190 lbs. and can take off with a maximum load of 4,500 lbs.

    G-44A

    • The G-44A has the same dimensions as the G-44. Interior design changes allow for six passengers. A pair of Ranger 6440C5 six-cylinder piston engines, each rated at 200 horsepower, power the plane's two-blade propellers. The G-44A can achieve a maximum speed of 159 mph. The plane weighs 3,240 lbs. and has a maximum takeoff weight of 4,525 lbs.

    Super Widgeon

    • The Super Widgeon holds a pilot and six passengers. The plane has the same dimensions as the G-44 and G-44A. The Super Widgeon features three-blade propellers powered by two Lycoming GO480B1D engines, each with an output of 270 horsepower. The plane can achieve a maximum speed of 190 mph and has a range of 994 miles. The Super Widgeon weighs 3,800 lbs. and has a maximum takeoff weight of 5,500 lbs.

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