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The Grumman G-111 (ICAO type U16) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 13,900 kg. It offers a maximum range of 450 nm, a cruise speed of 195 knots, a service ceiling of 22,000 ft and seating for up to 28 across its variants.

Grumman G-111

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
6
Active
6
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
G-111 (Albatross)
G-111 (Albatross)
—13,900 kg450 nm195 kt28
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A22SO · Rev 9

The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A22SO), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.

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Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
G-111 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Grumman G-111?

The Grumman G-111 has a maximum range of 450 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Grumman G-111 carry?

The Grumman G-111 seats up to 28 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Grumman G-111?

The Grumman G-111's maximum take-off weight is 13,900 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Grumman G-111?

The Grumman G-111's ICAO type designator is U16.

How many Grumman G-111 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 6 registered Grumman G-111 airframes worldwide.

Registered G-111 aircraft

Individual G-111 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.