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Hu-16 Albatross
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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 .

Examples of Albatross include , Florida Margaritaville Cafe . Swimwear manufacturers Billabong and Quiksilver operate well-equipped Albatrosses for Surf touring.

There is a yearly Albatross fly-in in Boulder City , Nevada .


SPECIFICATIONS (G64)



General characteristics

  • Crew: 2, pilot and co-pilot.

  • Capacity: up to 30 passengers

  • Length: 62 ft 10 in (19.16 m)

  • Span: 80 ft 0 in (24.4 m)

  • Height: 25 ft 10 in (7.8 m)

  • Wing area: 883 ft² (82 m²)

  • Empty: 20,000 lb (9070 kg)

  • Maximum takeoff: 33,000 lb (15,000 kg)

  • Powerplant: 2x Curtiss-Wright R-1820-76, 1425 hp (1063 kW) each

  • "Fuel capacity:" 1075 US gal (4,000 L), plus 2-300 US gal (1,100 L) drop tanks


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MILITARY OPERATORS

  • Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, United States (Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy), Venezuela.



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