HU-16B (ASW) Albatross Multipurpose amphibian

HU-16B (ASW) Albatross Multipurpose amphibian. First flight: 1947 © Konstantinos Panitsidis
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With the receipt of P -3  Orion, in 1997, the  Albatros   were withdrawn finally.


 


Technical specifications

DESIGNER
Grumman
COUNTRY
USA
TYPE
Multipurpose amphibian aircraft
CREW
4+2 system operators
POWER-PLANT
Two Wright R1820-76Α (Β) piston engines
Power, h.p.
2x1.425
DIMENSIONS
 
Length, m
19,15
Height, m
7,87
Wing span, m
29,46
Wing area m2
96,15
WEIGHT  
Maximum take-off, kg 16.329
Normal take-off, kg 13.768
Empty aircraft, kg 10.380
Internal fuel, l -
Payload, kg  
-  freight in cabin up to 2.268
- passengers 10
- paratroops 22
- stretcher 12
PERFORMANCE
 
Maximum speed, km/h
463
Cruising speed, km/h
306
Maximum overload, g
-
Rate of climb, m/min
-
Service ceiling, m 7.165
Range, km 5.578
Combat range, km 2.781
ARMAMENT Doesn't have (defensive).





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