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 Jimmy Buffett's [Hemisphere Dancer], now the centerpiece of the Orlando, 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
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.
External links
- [link] HU-16 history, including other designations.
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