Grumman G-44A Widgeon
The G-44A is an American high-wing, twin-engine, amphibious light aircraft produced by the Grumman Aerospace Corporation. nnIn the late 1930s, Grumman envisioned a smaller version of its G-21 Goose, which had proven successful as a business transport aircraft. Called the Widgeon, the prototype of the aircraft first flew in July of 1940, intended for the civil market. World War II intervened, however, and the production aircraft entered service for the militaries of the United States and Britain.... The G-44A is an American high-wing, twin-engine, amphibious light aircraft produced by the Grumman Aerospace Corporation. nnIn the late 1930s, Grumman envisioned a smaller version of its G-21 Goose, which had proven successful as a business transport aircraft. Called the Widgeon, the prototype of the aircraft first flew in July of 1940, intended for the civil market. World War II intervened, however, and the production aircraft entered service for the militaries of the United States and Britain. At the end of the conflict, Grumman revisited the civilian concept for the airframe and released the G-44A Widgeon. The G-44A, with seating for six including the pilot, quickly became well-known as a reliable, durable machine eminently capable of operation from both land and water, notably in austere and remote areas like those of Alaska. nnThe Widgeon is driven by two wing-mounted Ranger 6-440-C5 six-cylinder engines that each produce 200 horsepower. The airplane has a maximum speed of 160 miles per hour, a climb rate of 1,750 feet per minute, and a ceiling of 18,000 feet above sea level. nnA classic gem in the history of aviation, the Grumman G-44A Widgeon allows pilots to access the sky from either land or water, and do so confidently. From inside the cockpit of the burly machine, aviators can launch into the heights from a modern airport, then touch down on a river deep in the backcountry, then leap again into the air from the shore. A go-anywhere craft, the Widgeon provides one of the rarest opportunities to be found in the world of aviation, one that combines piloting with exploration.
FEATURES
- Real World operational
- Realistic flight dynamics
- 4K full PBR textures
- Interactive environment sounds produced through Wwise
- Custom coding for real World gauges and animations
- Garmin GTX327 / Garmin GMA 340 / Garmin GNS 530
- Bendix ADF KR 87 / Bendix DME KN 62A
- High quality pilots
- Windshield rain visuals
- Full exterior icing visuals
- Parking mode / chocks / Tie Downs / Engine Plugs
- Full custom coded checklist with interactive copilot
MODEL VARIATION
- GRUMMAN G-44A WIDGEON
PAINT THEMES
- U. S. Navy V202 – Military
- U. S. Coast Guard V203 – Military
- U. S. Rescue – Military
- Italian Navy N141R – Military
- N24475 – Civilian
