1948 Grumman Turbine Mallard
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- CB Aviation proudly presents this beautiful, rare Grumman Turbine Mallard. The Grumman G-73 Mallard is a large, twin-engine amphibious aircraft that originally came with Pratt & Whitney Wasp H radial engines. The plane was upgraded with the PT6A-34 engines with the Frakes Conversion. The plane went through an extensive restoration completed in March of 2001 by Victoria Air Maintenance in British Columbia, Canada. Since restoration, the plane has never landed in seawater, has been hangared at all times and no expense has been spared on maintenance. With a Cessna Citation climate control system that keeps the aircraft warm and cool and airline grade seat rails, this is a wonderful amphibious plane that you can move your family and friends in comfort and security.
What a beauuuutiful, beautiful aircraft. Credit to the restorer AND the designer - all those years ago. Magnificent. Now, if I had a spare 1.68M$ I'd have one of these any day.
Regards Mark in the UK
And you would be bankrupt on day 2 ^^ But it is a nice plane.
Great aircraft! It is still flying with us today!
Beautiful and angelic marvel of the sky!
And just look at all that pure white ‘canvas’ just begging for some beautiful graphics to be added!
The Mallard will forever be my favorite airplane.
I flew around the world in one, in FSX. It had the radials, though, not those ugly turboprops (I have a problem with turboprops on a Grumman amphibian. They just look wrong).
@@johnpooky84 but the tbo and weight and maimtence reliability not close
@@antd8667 I'm not disputing the advantages of the turboprops over the radials; my only complaint is the aesthetics.
I have a model of the "Grumman Mallard" That I got from a flea market in New Jersey...The real aircraft was ordered by Texaco and called the "34 Grumman Goose" It came with Pratt & Whitney Wasp Jr radial engines which enabled the plane to fly at a speed of 205 mph. Max range 1150 miles. Two bladed props. This particular model (mine) was purchased by Texaco Louisiana Arkansas Division. The plane was a 1942 model...pretty advanced for it's time. Also a heavy duty lifter. What a beautiful aircraft!!Thanks for the video CB Aviation!!!
Amazing plane. Why don't we still mass produce legends likes this and the Albatross? Sure modern versions would take some dollars to kick start but BOY would it be worth it.
So true!
Nice plane, pity we couldn't hear it.
Look how beautiful it is! I'm going to have to buy one. Mira que bonito es! Voy a tener que comprarme uno.
this is a beautiful aircraft!!
Agreed, Al!
Good Lord! That was the most emotional, moving, airplane ad I've ever seen! I think the film alone is worthy of an award or something!
I'd love to buy it but 1) I'd hate to get that interior all sandy, and 2) I don't have a couple mil sitting around :/
good luck :) and major kudos on the producers of the film :)
Beautiful video of superb plane.
Lovely plane, lovely video. Couldn't watch it thanks to the horrible music. Is there something wrong with the engine sounds?
Stunning aircraft. But I'm curious to know what would happen if water got into those air intakes?
probably nothing. those things can fly trough monsoon like rainfalls and the engine doesn't care much.
Hey everybody wanting one, it starts out dear santa, lol
@avictor42, yes it can land at sea. It was just not landed at sea after the complete redo of exterior and interior.
Awesome
do you know the history of this aircraft? could it be one of Texaco's Mallards?
looked like teton aviation got my PPL there
Did this plane have variable pitch props?
Those turbine intakes look a wee bit low...notice no full landing taxii or take-off on water.
You obviously have not watched Chalks turbine mallards take off out of government cut Miami taking heavy spray clear over the top of the plane.
Is that a North American FJ-1 (or 2) Fury inside the hanger?
Ha!
It's an FJ-4 Fury, definitely! It flew at Oshkosh 2013.
A flying museum piece! I guess sold by now?
Hi Ineke, yes this sold in 2013:)
Lucky owner! Thx
Do you know whether the current owner would want to sell it?
By a new one? www.mallardaircraft.com/
Can this plane still land in seawater?
John Hall wrong. Could totally do it.
To put turbines on a 48 Better to find a later model like a g 111
So is this aircraft still for sale?
Is this an ex - " Chalks " plane ?
@willi, I'm not sure, I'll check on that for you.
Bet that would haul a big lot of Coke.
After the Chalks crash highlighted the lack of parts issue for the Mallards, there is no future for these planes unless a manufacturer can supply new parts. Chalks cannibalized most remaining Mallards for parts before the accident.
How do u certify these for single engine ops
Effing stupid music RUINS the video. We want to hear the engines, not this stupid, noisy, discordant intrusion! I stopped the vid at 1:06.
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