HU-16 — Grumman HU-16
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Photo via Wikipedia: Grumman HU-16 Albatross
Year
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Owner
Grumman
Last seen
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MTOW
13,900 kg
Range
450 nm
Seats
28
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Grumman · HU-16
Model overview
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 10
- Active
- 9
- Origin
- US
Variants
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U16 U16 | — | 13,900 kg | 450 nm | 195 kt | 28 |
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1950's Grumman HU-16 Albatross Grimes 28V Dome Light AN3037-3 or B-6050-307
$200
1950's Grumman HU-16 Albatross Grimes 28V Dome Light AN3037-3 or B-6050-307
$200
Grumman HU-16B Albatross Bracket NOS Warbird Surplus NEW Airplane
$60
Grumman HU-16B Albatross Recess Assembly Bracket NOS Warbird Surplus Airplane
$70
Grumman HU-16B Albatross Bracket NOS Warbird Surplus NEW Airplane
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VINTAGE GRUMMAN SA16A-GR, 90055-1 WHEEL ASSEMBLY, CONTROL, N0AS-9738, 3-1-1951
$1,100
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People also ask
How many Grumman HU-16 are there?
10 Grumman HU-16 are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 9 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the Grumman HU-16?
The Grumman HU-16 has a range of about 450 nautical miles.
How fast is the Grumman HU-16?
The Grumman HU-16 cruises at around 195 knots.
What is the Grumman HU-16's maximum take-off weight?
The Grumman HU-16 has a maximum take-off weight of 13,900 kg.
How many seats does the Grumman HU-16 have?
The Grumman HU-16 is typically configured for up to 28 occupants.