#Grumman Mallard/Turbo Mallard

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plain python
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We have the Albatross and we have the Goose, but we could also have the Mallard. Could possibly have a Turbo variant that gives it Turboprop engines. Its size is in that "just right" size for an amphibian (like seastar size lol).

General Stats according to glorious Wikipedia:
Crew: two
Capacity: 10 passengers
Length: 48 ft 4 in (14.73 m)
Wingspan: 66 ft 8 in (20.32 m)
Height: 18 ft 9 in (5.72 m) (on landing gear)
Wing area: 444 sq ft (41.2 m2)
Empty weight: 9,350 lb (4,241 kg)
Gross weight: 12,750 lb (5,783 kg)
Fuel capacity: 380 US gal (320 imp gal; 1,400 L)
Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney R-1340-53H1 9-cylinder air-cooled radial engine, 600 hp (450 kW) each (takeoff power)

Performance:

Maximum speed: 187 kn (215 mph, 346 km/h) at 6,000 ft (1,800 m)
Cruise speed: 160 kn (180 mph, 290 km/h) at 8,000 ft (2,400 m) (55% power)
Stall speed: 62 kn (71 mph, 114 km/h)
Range: 1,200 nmi (1,380 mi, 2,220 km) with 810 lb (370 kg) payload
Service ceiling: 23,000 ft (7,000 m)
Rate of climb: 1,290 ft/min (6.6 m/s)

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on a side note this could introduce the widgeon

dim viper
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Me when I see flying boat suggestions (see my profile)

wise heath
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is it a bird, is it a plane, no it's a grumman!

charred swan
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yess we need this

plain python
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seaplane superiority

foggy ledge
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is the mallard not already in game

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am i tripping

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wait im confusing it with the albatross

plain python
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its like a mix between the albatross and goose where it isnt large or small

foggy ledge
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its called medium trolley

round steppe
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I think the Grumman amphibious planes in general need a remodel