Grumman J2F Duck

J2F Duck
Grumman J2F-6 Duck "Candy Clipper" BuNo 33549 / civil reg N1214N
General information
Type	Utility amphibian
National origin	United States
Manufacturer	Grumman Columbia Aircraft Corp
Primary users	United States Navy United States Army Air Forces United States Coast Guard United States Marine Corps
Number built	584
History
Introduction date	1936
First flight	2 April 1936
Developed from	Grumman JF Duck

The Grumman J2F Duck (company designation G-15) is an American single-engine amphibious biplane. It was used by each major branch of the U.S. armed forces from the mid-1930s until just after World War II, primarily for utility and air-sea rescue duties. It was also used by the Argentine Navy, who took delivery of their first example in 1937. After the war, J2F Ducks saw service with independent civilian operators, as well as the armed forces of Colombia and Mexico.

The J2F was an improved version of the earlier JF Duck, the main differences being a longer float and a more-powerful engine (900 horsepower versus 775).^[1]