The Grumman HU-16D 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 HU-16D
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Owner
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Last seen
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MTOW
13,900 kg
Range
450 nm
Seats
28
HU-16D
Grumman · HU-16D
Model overview
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 1
- Active
- 1
- Origin
- United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU-16D HU-16D | — | 13,900 kg | 450 nm | 195 kt | 28 |
Type certification
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A20NM
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A20NM), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
Read the TCDS (PDF) →Safety & ops history
Where to look next
Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
This aircraft
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HU-16D — frequently asked
What is the range of the Grumman HU-16D?
The Grumman HU-16D has a maximum range of 450 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Grumman HU-16D carry?
The Grumman HU-16D seats up to 28 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Grumman HU-16D?
The Grumman HU-16D's maximum take-off weight is 13,900 kg.
How many Grumman HU-16D aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 1 registered Grumman HU-16D airframes worldwide.
Registered HU-16D aircraft
Individual HU-16D airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.