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Grumman HU-16 Albatross
Grumman · Search and Rescue · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)
The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large, twin-radial engined amphibious flying boat 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 Air Force primarily as a search and rescue (SAR) 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.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Flying Boat
- Domain
- Dual-Use
- Era
- Early Jet (1946–1969)
- Country
- USA
- Manufacturer
- Grumman
- Operator
- USA military
- Primary Role
- Search and Rescue
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1949
- Produced
- 466
- Propulsion
- Piston
- Engine
- 2x Wright R-1820-76A Cyclone
- Thrust / Power
- 2,800 hp total
- Launch
- Water
- Length (ft)
- 62.8
- Wingspan (ft)
- 96.8
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 22883
- MTOW (lb)
- 37500
- Endurance (hr)
- 12
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 32000
- Range (mi)
- 2850
- Max Speed (mph)
- 236