Grumman G-73 Mallard
| G-73 Mallard | |
|---|---|
| Grumman G-73T Turbo Mallard of Pearl Aviation landing at Darwin Airport (2010) | |
| General information | |
| Type | Amphibious airliner |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| Status | In service, mainly private and 3 with Paspaley Pearling Company |
| Primary user | Chalk's Ocean Airways (historic) |
| Number built | 59 |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1946–1951 |
| First flight | 30 April 1946 |
| Retired | 19 December 2005 (passenger service) |
| Developed into | Grumman HU-16 Albatross |
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.