Grumman HU-16 Albatross
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Author: Alan Radecki Akradecki

The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large twin-radial engine amphibious flying boat that was utilized by the U.S. Air Force the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard primarily as a search and rescue and combat search and rescue aircraft. Originally designated as the SA-16 for the USAF and the JR2F-1 and UF-1 for the USN and USCG it was redesignated as the HU-16 in 1962.

The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large twin-radial engine amphibious flying boat, designed to be able to land at sea in open ocean situations in 1
The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large twin-radial engine amphibious flying boat. Originally designated SA-16, it was renamed HU-16 in 1962.2
-Fully built and trimmed Grumman HU-16 Albatross UNPAINTED (has only a few decals on it, you still can paint or trim it how you want) -2 7.3
former military Grumman HU-16 Albatross amphibian aircraft, which can be operated from water or land. Buffett named the aircraft "The Hemisphere Dancer.4
Grumman HU-16 Albatross Amphibians at other Aviation Museums in the Northeast Grumman HU-16 Albatross Amphibian Grumman Albatross A Grumman 5
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Grumman HU-16 Albatross, Navy Amphibious Flying Boat Twin-radial Engine Aircraft Model - Grumman HU-16 Albatross, Navy Amphibious Flying Boat Twin-radial Engine Aircraft 8

Made by Grumman.

Our Grumman HU-16 Albatross Jimmy Buffett model airplane is made of the finest kiln dried renewable mahogany wood (commonly known as Lauan or Meranti) which has undergone many stages of carving and meticulous 9
our picture files on the Grumman HU-16 Albatross in it's varients. These photographs are available for licensing in any media. For Pricing, General Guidelines, and Delivery information click here.10
See this Grumman HU-16 Albatross Sunday night, February 12, on the Travel Channel.11
The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is twin-radial engine amphibious flying boat. It was primarily used by military operators, notably the US Military.12
The Grumman HU-16 Albatross started out as a company venture in the late forties and became such a success that it has been used by more than two dozen armed forces throughout the world.13
US Navy Grumman HU-16 Albatross amphibious flying boat 137915 with "United States Navel Attachie To Oslo Norway" titles.14
Virtavia's Grumman HU-16 Albatross is visually true compared with real-world photos I found on the Internet.15
We present some pictures of our Grumman HU-16 Albatross, which is currently under restoration in Tucson, Arizona. These pictures are current as of Nov, 2011.16
More Users
United States Coast Guard
United States Navy
Height Main
787.4
Height Alt
7.88 m
Stall Speed Main
64
Length Alt
19.16 m
Max Takeoff Weight Main
37500.0
Jet Or Prop
prop
Range Main
2478.0
Loaded Weight Main
30353.0
Max Speed Alt
14160.0
Type Of Prop
nine-cylinder single-row air-cooled radial engine
More General
Fuel Capacity: 675 US Gallons internally
plus 400 US Gal in wingtip floats plus two 300 US Gallon drop tanks
Introduced
1949
Max Speed Main
205
Capacity
10
Cruise Speed Main
108
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
17045.0
Ceiling Main
21500.0
Number Built
466
Crew
4
Loaded Weight Alt
13797.0
Armament
* None
Cruise Speed Alt
7440.0
Area Main
1035.0
Primary user
United States Air Force
Span Alt
29.47 m
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Power Alt
1063.0
Engine(prop)
Wright R-1820-76 Cyclone 9
Manufacturer
Grumman
Number Of Props
2
First Flight
1949
Production End Year
1961
Climb Rate Main
1450.0
Power Main
1
425 hp
Production Start Year
1949
Stall Speed Alt
4440.0
Climb Rate Alt
7.4 m-s
Length Main
1915.16
Span Main
2946.4
Area Alt
96.2 m²
Range Alt
171000.0
Similar Aircraft
* Canadair CL-215* PBY Catalina
Related
* Grumman Goose* Grumman Mallard
Empty Weight Main
22883.0
Ceiling Alt
6
550 m
Produced
1949
Empty Weight Alt
10401.0
Category
Amphibious aircraft
Grumman aircraft
Seaplanes and flying boats
United States Coast Guard Aviation
United States military utility aircraft 1940-1949

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