Type sheet: gralb

Grumman HU 16 Albatross
Sea patrol and ASW aircraft, USA, 1958

[Technical Data] [Expo/Images] - [ Grumman] [ Airliners 1946-1974] [ Water Aircraft 1946-1974]

Description:

459 of this sea patrol flying boat were build in the
years from 1949 to 1954. They were on duty in more
than 15 countries all over the world.

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

62.828 ft

19.150 m

Greatest height :

25.820 ft

7.870 m

Wingspan :

96.654 ft

29.460 m

Max take off weight :

37507.1 lbs

17010.0 kg

Performance data

Max. speed :

205 kts

380 km/h

Service ceiling :

21490 ft

6550 m

Range :

2851 nm

5280 km

Propulsion

Kind :

KdSt

Type :

Wright R-1820-76A

Power rating (max.) :

1405 hp

1425 ps

Count :

2

2

Total power rating (max.) :

2811 hp

2850 ps

Other

Crew :

0

0

3-6

Armament :

2358kg int./ext.