The Grumman HU-16 Albatross, is a large, twin-radial-engine amphibious flying boat. Originally designated SA-16, it was rename HU-16 in 1962.
Examples of Albatross include Jimmy Buffett's Hemisphere Dancer ([1]), now the centerpiece of his Orlando Margaritaville Cafe. Swimwear manufacturers Billabong and Quiksilver operate well-equipped Albatrosses for surf touring.
There is a yearly Albatross fly-in in Boulder City, Nevada.
Specifications (G44A)
General characteristics
- Crew: 2, pilot and co-pilot.
- Capacity: 5 passengers
- Length: 60 ft 7 in (18.5 m)
- Span: 80 ft 0 in (24.4 m)
- Height: 24 ft 5 in (7.4 m)
- Wing area: 883 ft² (82 m²)
- Empty: 20,000 lb (9070 kg)
- Maximum takeoff: 33,000 lb (15,000 kg)
- Powerplant: 2x Curtiss-Wright R-1820-76, 1425 hp (1063 kW) each
- "Fuel capacity:" 1075 US gal (4,000 L), plus 300 US gal (1,100 L) drop tanks
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