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25 Mar 2026 · © GE90FAN

I believe this is a Grumman Widgeon? Correct me if I’m wrong. National Air and Space Museum

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Judge Dredd · 25 Mar 2026

Definitely looks like it

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Aircraft

G-44 Widgeon G44

Manufacturer

Achievements

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Location

Washington Dulles International Airport

IAD/KIAD

38.9116, -77.4439

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Washington Dulles International Airport IAD

Insights

Aviation History

The Sikorsky S-43 was an amphibious flying boat airliner developed in the 1930s, used by Pan Am and the US military for pioneering long over-water routes.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare; only 53 built, with under 5 known survivors, nearly all in museums.

Record Flights

First non-stop flight from the U.S. to Cuba by amphibious airliner; several pioneering flights to remote locations.

Safety & Events

Notable for being flown by Charles Lindbergh and Howard Hughes; some lost in accidents on water landings.

Future Outlook

Preserved in museum, most airframes retired for decades.

Specifications

26.2 m

Wingspan

15.5 m

Length

1,618 km

Range

296 km/h

Speed

18 passengers

Capacity

8,845 kg

MTOW

5.2 m

Height

574 kW (770 hp) each

Thrust

Not applicable (pre-ICAO noise era; radial piston engines are quite loud)

Noise