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Grumman UH-16 Albatross

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Development

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The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is an amphibious aircraft build by the Grumman Company, which on 24 first flew in October 1947. In the period 1949 to 1954 were 459 planes were built, and in more than 15 countries used. Primary users were the United States Air Force, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, the HU-16 was iused for Search and Rescue  A total of 466 HU-16where built.

 

Die Grumman HU-16 Albatross ist ein Amphibienflugzeug der Firma Grumman, das am 24. Oktober 1947 erstmals flog.  In der Zeit von 1949 bis 1954 wurden 459 Maschinen gebaut, die in mehr als 15 Ländern zum Einsatz kamen. Hauptnutzer waren die United States Air Force, US Navy sowie die US Coast Guard, die die HU-16 zur Seenotrettung (Search and Rescue) einsetzten. Insgesamt wurden 466 HU-16 gebaut.

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Variants

 

Versionen

XJR2F-1

Prototype, two built.

XJR2F-1

Prototypen, zwei gebaut

UF-1
HU-16C

Basic U.S. Navy version

  UF-1
HU-16C
Basisversion der U.S. Navy
UF-1L
LU-16C

Antarctic Version

  UF-1L
LU-16C
Antarktis Version 
UF-1T
TU-16C

Training version, 5 build

  UF-1T
TU-16C
Trainerversion, 5 gebaut
UF-2
HU-16D

Improved version with longer Wingspann, 54 planes rebuild

UF-2
HU-16D
Verbesserte Variante mit längeren Flügeln, 54 Maschinen umgebaut
UF-1G
HU-16E

US Coast Guard version, 34 build

  UF-1G
HU-16E
Version der US Coast Guard, 34 gebaut
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Specifications HU-16B

Wingspan

Spannweite

7,90 m

Length

Länge

19,16 m

Height

Höhe

29,46 m
Wing area Flügelfläche 82,00 m²

Engine

Motor

2 x Wright R-1820-76A Cyclone mit je 1050 kW 

Maximum speed

Höchstgeschwindigkeit

395 km/h

Empty weight

Leergewicht

10'430 kg

Loaded weight

Startgewicht

17'010 kg

Climb Rate

Steigrate

Service ceiling

Gipfelhöhe

7'500 m

Range

Reichweite

4'320 km

Armament

Bewaffnung

None

Capacity

Zuladung

Crew 3

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Text:

Michael E. Fader

Drawings:

Michael E. Fader

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last update  4. April 2020

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