Grumman HU16E Albatross USA Coast Guard Aviation Photo 1137183
The HU-16 on display was one of the last operational USAF Albatrosses. The aircraft established a world altitude record for twin-engine amphibians when it reached 32,883 feet on July 4, 1973. The crew for this record setting flight included Lt. Col. Chuck Manning, pilot; Maj. Paul Schaefer, co-pilot; and Tech. Sgt. Ed Schindler, flight mechanic.
Grumman HU16A Albatross Italy Air Force Aviation Photo 1337350
Albatross HU-16 Description. Inspired by the performance of the Grumman Goose during WWII, the U.S. Navy solicited Grumman to design a significantly larger amphibian with longer range. In 1944, Grumman submitted and won approval of its design G-64, to be named "Albatross," with accommodation for a crew of four, and a cabin capacity of 10.
Grumman HU16B/ASW Albatross Spain Air Force Aviation Photo
Inside tour of N44HQ a 1952 Grumman HU-16B Albatross owned by Global Eagle with the nick name "Albatross One". Video taken September 24th, 2018 | 🛑Subscribe.
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The Grumman HU-16 Albatross was powered by two Wright R-1820s engines, which each provided 1,425 horsepower giving the plane a maximum speed of 250 mph. It had a range of 1,650 miles and a ceiling of 21,500 feet. During the Korean War, the SA-16 was used for combat rescue and gained a reputation as a rugged and reliable seaworthy aircraft.
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The 23,000-pound HU-16 Albatross sits on a grassy area of the airfield on Grand Turk island. Before towing the aircraft to a paved parking lot, the Hansen's had to get rid of a large wasp nest in the right landing gear well. (Photograph by Cathy Hansen) Cathy Hansen, special to Aerotech News
Grumman HU16C Albatross Untitled Aviation Photo 2036084
Grumman HU-16 Albatross. $ 7 to $ 9 million Estimated Current Value For New Aircraft. Scroll down for image gallery. credit: Jean-Luc Altherr. PREVIOUS. VC-25A Air Force One. NEXT. Beechcraft Bonanza G36. The Spacious Amphibian The Grumman HU-16 Albatross.
Grumman HU16E Albatross USA Coast Guard Aviation Photo 1965226
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The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large twin-radial engine amphibious flying boat that was used 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. An improvement of the design.
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15 Updated: Monday, December 18, 2023 07:53 PM 1954 GRUMMAN HU-16C Piston Military Aircraft Price: USD $360,000 USD $2,300.40 / monthly* Aircraft Location: Conroe, Texas Serial Number: 142362 Registration #: N1945Z Total Time: 4,130 Airframe Notes: 4130 TTSN 236 Since Restoration No Corrosion Ready for your paint and interior
Grumman HU16E Albatross USA Coast Guard Aviation Photo 1827205
HU-16 Albatross Download Image: Low (PNG, 319x319px, 155KB) Med (JPEG, 1280x1280px, 118KB) The last in a line of successful amphibians produced for the Navy by Grumman, the HU-16 Albatross'.
Grumman HU16E Albatross USA Coast Guard Aviation Photo 0792387
The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large, twin- radial engined amphibious seaplane that was used by the United States Air Force (USAF), the U.S. Navy (USN), the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), and the Royal Canadian Airforce RCAF primarily as a search and rescue (SAR) aircraft.
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Thus, the Grumman HU-16 "Albatross" continues to fulfill the people-hauling part of the role that it was intended for when it first entered military service with the United States Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard, eventually serving 22 foreign governments as well. Wing Span: 96ft. 8in. Length: 61ft. 3in.
Grumman HU16D Albatross Royal Pacific Airways Aviation Photo
Grumman, a long-time fighter producer for the United States Navy, sold various services on its new HU-16 "Albatross" flying boat where it went on to see a considerable career in the Search And Rescue (SAR) role. The USAF, USMC, USN and USCG all made use of the type which saw production span from 1949 until 1961 and 466 total units delivered.
RCAF Grumman HU16 Albatross in the 1960s Photo History Henry Tenby
The HU-16 Albatross flying boat was designed by Grumman for the US military and manufactured between 1949-1961. Upon retirement in the 1980s, many aircraft were converted to a civilian variant, the G-111. AAI intends to produce an upgraded variant of the G-111.
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Grumman HU16C Albatross Untitled Aviation Photo 2104288
Jimmy Buffett's most famous airplane is his 1954 Grumman HU-16 Albatross, dubbed the Hemisphere Dancer. In their early years, the twin-engine amphibious flying boats were used primarily as search-and-rescue aircraft for the Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard.