Grumman designed the versatile Albatross to meet a U.S. Navy requirement for an amphibious utility aircraft which could also operate from snow and ice with skis. During the Korean War, …

The Spacious Amphibian The Grumman HU-16 Albatross. Table of Contents. Specifications; Photo Gallery; Description; Manufacturer: Grumman Country: United States Manufactured: …

2017年1月19日 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Grumman HU-16 Albatross Flying Boat / Utility Transport Aircraft including pictures.

When the Department of Defense consolidated all the military branches’ designations into a single “Tri-Service” system in 1962, both the SA-16s and UFs became HU-16s. Despite being initially …

USAF 51-7193 – HU-16B on static display at Warfield Air National Guard Base inBaltimore, Maryland. USAF 51-7195 – HU-16B on static display at the Yanks Air Museum in …

The last in a line of successful amphibians produced for the Navy by Grumman, the HU-16 Albatross' inherent ruggedness enabled it to operate from many harsh environments, which …

The HU-16 Albatross is an amphibian aircraft, meaning that it has a planing hull so it can land and float on water, plus retractable wheels so it can land on paved runways. It was used …

The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large twin-radial engine amphibious flying boat that was developed from the Grumman Mallard. Utilized by the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy and the …

2008年12月16日 · Engines two 1,425 hp Wright R-1820-76A radials. PERFORMANCE: Max Speed 236 mph. Cruise mph 191. Initial climb rate 1,100. Range 640. Ceiling 21,000. The …

Grumman designed the versatile Albatross to meet a U.S. Navy requirement for an amphibious utility aircraft which could also operate from snow and ice with skis. During the Korean War, …