McKinnon Turbo Goose Antilles Seaplane

McKinnon Turbo Goose G21G is the Grumman G21 converted from piston engines to turbo props. Pratt and Whitney PT6-27 turbine engines with propellers. Cruise at 200 MPH Built in 1944 converted in 1970. 680 HP each 1360 HP total. Range 1200 miles. Empty weight 6,980 Full weight 12,500. Fuel burn at cruise 80 gph. Total hours 6,700 12 Grumman Goose were converted in 1970 and only 4 remain. Current owner B.Redner Killa Katchka.
One of the most iconic amphibs ever produced may be back in production by the end of the year. According to The Greensboro/Winston-Salem Business Journal, a Gibsonville, N.C., company, Antilles Seaplanes, is hoping to have FAA approval to begin production of the twin-engine flying boat by the end of June. Company co-founder V.I. Manuel told the Business Journal there's major interest in the revival of the Goose, with inquiries (but no firm orders) coming from Malaysia to Alaska. Manuel said vintage Gooses are much sought after and in short supply. The new Goose will look like the old one but will benefit from 60 years of technological advancement.



Purists can order their Goose with 450-hp Pratt and Whitney R-95 radials, but if they really want it on the step in a hurry, a pair of PT-6s with 680 shp can also be mounted. The new aircraft makes use of carbon fiber for enhanced corrosion resistance and, of course, there's a full array of electronics on board . 3.4 million $
To see how the exaust get where it is visit video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KFVBudbKjs
See owner Bob Redner talk about Antilles Seaplanes on pilotnews.com
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[env425]

Nice job with the camera shake.... woulda been a great video

[angelica14709]

@env425 Hand held in a rocking boat with a telephoto lens and no shake would make a really good video thanks.

[ridedirtba]

What's the difference of speed and climb rate between the piston and turbo p. ?

[angelica14709]

Turbo has better weight to HP ratio and another 460 horse power, ability to take off from water with a 3 ft swell and climb vastly improved.

[angelica14709]

It is amazing this conversion is 38 years old.

[speeddemon0117]

This aircraft is similar to the configuration used for the Antilles goose. It would be nice to see what it looks like when it is finally fully restored.

[angelica14709]

Are you connected with Antilles goose? Is it an all new airplane and how many have been built? It is a great plane and it seems like it would have niche all of its own like the DC3.

[leonardo302]

I like the original goose better. The turbo goose performs better but there is nothing like the sound of the radial engines and the look of the original windscreen.

[richsail47]

tripod !!

[hammerogod]

I would Lick Shine that airplane

[SPQRTempus]

Thats the first time I have heard a turbine goose in 25+ years. What struck me as interesting is that the prop noise at takeoff power is very similar to the radial. But I'll take the Wasp Jnr version thanks.

[MasqueradeOfTruth]

1.5 mil  nice .. jizz in my paints . can i do a loop?

[Suupagringoo]

a beauty!

[garand]

I've seen this at KANJ. it is really a beautiful aircraft.

[axs12345]

@angelica14709 NO