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Grumman HU-16C 'Albatross'

Description
  Manufacturer:Grumman
  Base model:U-16
  Designation:HU-16
  Version:C
  Nickname:Albatross
  Equivalent to: UF-1
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1952-Present
  Basic role:Utility
  Modified Mission:Search and Rescue
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Specifications
  Length: 60' 8" 18.4 m
  Height:24' 3" 7.3 m
  Wingspan: 80' 24.3 m
  Wingarea: 833.0 sq ft 77.3 sq m
  Empty Weight: 20,815 lb 9,439 kg
  Gross Weight: 28,670 lb 13,002 kg
  Max Weight: 33,000 lb 14,965 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Wright R-1820-76A
  Horsepower (each): 1425

Performance
  Range: 1,150 miles 1,851 km
  Cruise Speed: 150 mph 241 km/h 130 kt
  Max Speed: 238 mph 383 km/h 207 kt
  Climb: 1,430 ft/min 435 m/min
  Ceiling: 24,800 ft 7,558 m


 
 

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