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| 01 Grumman Albatross | 02 Grumman Albatross Amphibian | 03 Grumman Albatross |
Grumman HU-16B Albatross Amphibian Specifications:
Grumman HU-16 Albatross Amphibians at other Aviation Museums in the Northeast |
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| A Grumman Albatross Amphibian at the New England Air Museum near Hartford, CT | Another Grumman HU-16 Albatross can be found at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, NY |
Length: 62 feet 10 inches
Wingspan: 96 feet, 8 inches
Height: 25 feet, 10 inches
Crew: 4
Weight: Empty 20,000lbs Loaded - 36,000lbs
Max Speed: 250mph
Cruise Speed: 165mph
Range: 1,650 miles with external fuel
Service Ceiling: 22,000 feet
Fuel Capacity: 1,075 gallons internal, 600 externally
Powerplant: Two Wright R-1820 radial engines 1,425hp each
Armament:
None
First Flight: Oct. 24, 1947
Cost: $510,000