General Aviation
Grumman Hu-16b
Manufacturer: GRUMMAN
The Grumman HU‑16 Albatross is a large, twin‑radial‑engined amphibious flying boat built by Grumman. It served the United States Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and several allied air forces mainly as a search‑and‑rescue (SAR) platform. The aircraft could land on open ocean, making it a rugged and seaworthy workhorse for maritime patrol and rescue missions.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- grumman-hu-16b
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 10
- Example Registration
- N10019
Specifications
- Wingspan
- 29.46 m / 96 ft
- Length
- 19.15 m / 62 ft
- Height
- 7.87 m / 25 ft
- Max Speed
- 380 km/h / 236 mph
- Cruise Speed
- 200 km/h / 124 mph
- Range
- 4590 km / 2480 nmi
- Ceiling
- 6600 m / 21500 ft
- First Flight
- 1947-10-24
- Production Start
- 1949
- Production End
- 1961
- Total Built
- 466
Variants
- HU-16B- 10 registrations - Example N10019