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

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, Albatrosses rescued almost 1,000 United Nations personnel from coastal waters and rivers, often behind enemy lines.

The Spacious Amphibian The Grumman HU-16 Albatross. Table of Contents. Specifications; Photo Gallery; Description; Manufacturer: Grumman Country: United States Manufactured: 1949 to: 1961 ICAO: U16 Price: US$9 million Performance; Weights; Dimensions; Avionics: Engine: 2x Wright R-1820-76 Cyclone 9 ...

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 Albatross is the biggest of the Grumman flying boats and was designed for military service.

5 天之前 · The Grumman HU-16 Albatross was used by the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard primarily as a search and rescue aircraft. The Air Force used the aircraft extensively in Korea for combat rescue, where it gained a reputation as a …

Thus, the Grumman HU-16 "Albatross" continues to fulfill the people-hauling part of the role that it was intended for when it first entered military service with the United States Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard, eventually serving 22 foreign governments as well. Wing Span: 96ft. 8in. Length: 61ft. 3in. Height: 25ft. 10in.

The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large twin–radial engine amphibious flying boat that was used by the U.S. Air Force (USAF), the U.S. Navy (USN) and the U.S. CoastGuard (USCG), primarily as a search and rescue and combat search and rescue aircraft.

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, Albatrosses rescued almost 1,000 United Nations personnel from coastal waters and rivers, often behind enemy lines.

The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large, twin–radial engined amphibious seaplane 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.

The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large, twin–radial engined amphibious seaplane 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.