Grumman G-73 Mallard
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The Grumman G-73 Mallard is a medium, twin-engined amphibious aircraft. Many have been modified by replacing the original Pratt & Whitney Wasp H radial engines with modern turboprop engines. Manufactured from 1946 to 1951, production ended when Grumman's larger SA-16 Albatross was introduced.
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G-73 Mallard | |
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Grumman G-73T Turbo Mallard of Pearl Aviation landing at Darwin Airport (2010) | |
Role | Amphibious airliner |
Manufacturer | Grumman |
First flight | 30 April 1946 |
Status | In service, mainly private and 3 with Paspaley Pearling Company |
Primary user | Chalk's Ocean Airways (historic) |
Produced | 1946–1951 |
Number built | 59 |
Developed into | Grumman HU-16 Albatross |
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