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The
Grumman HU-16 Albatross is an amphibious aircraft build by the Grumman
Company, which on 24 first flew in October 1947. In the period 1949 to
1954 were 459 planes were built, and in more than 15 countries used.
Primary users were the United States Air Force, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast
Guard, the HU-16 was iused for Search and Rescue A total of 466
HU-16where built.
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Die
Grumman HU-16 Albatross ist ein Amphibienflugzeug der Firma Grumman, das am
24. Oktober 1947 erstmals flog. In der Zeit von 1949 bis 1954 wurden
459 Maschinen gebaut, die in mehr als 15 Ländern zum Einsatz kamen.
Hauptnutzer waren die United States Air Force, US Navy sowie die US Coast
Guard, die die HU-16 zur Seenotrettung (Search and Rescue) einsetzten.
Insgesamt wurden 466 HU-16 gebaut. |
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XJR2F-1 |
Prototype designation, two
built. Initially known as the "Pelican" |
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XJR2F-1 |
Prototypbezeichnung, zwei
Exemplare gebaut. Ursprünglich bekannt als „Pelican“ |
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HU-16A
SA-16A |
USAF version. Originally
designated SA-16A. |
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HU-16A
SA-16A |
USAF-Version. Ursprünglich
als SA-16A bezeichnet. |
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HU-16B
SA-16A |
USAF version modified with
long wing. |
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HU-16B
SA-16A |
USAF-Version mit langen
Tragflächen modifiziert. |
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SHU-16B |
Export version, modified
HU-16B for Anti-Submarine Warfare. Featured an AN/APS-88 in the nose and
MAD boom in the tail |
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SHU-16B |
Exportversion, modifizierte
HU-16B für die U-Boot-Bekämpfung. Ausgestattet mit einem AN/APS-88 in
der Nase und einem MAD-Ausleger im Heck |
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UF-1
HU-16C |
Basic
U.S. Navy version |
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UF-1
HU-16C |
Grundlegende Version der
U.S. Navy |
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UF-1L
LU-16C |
U.S. Navy Antarctic version
equipped with skis |
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UF-1L
LU-16C |
Antarktis-Version der U.S.
Navy , ausgestattet mit Skiern |
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UF-1T
TU-16C |
U.S. Navy version used as
navigation trainers, 5 build |
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UF-1T
TU-16C |
Version der U.S. Navy , die
als Navigationstrainer verwendet wurde, 5 Stück gebaut |
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UF-2
HU-16D |
Improved
version with longer Wingspann, 54 planes rebuild |
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UF-2
HU-16D |
Verbesserte Variante mit
längeren Flügeln, 54 Maschinen umgebaut |
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UF-1G
HU-16E |
US
Coast Guard version, 34 build |
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UF-1G
HU-16E |
Version der US
Coast Guard, 34 gebaut |
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HU-16B |
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Wingspan |
Spannweite |
7,90
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Length |
Länge |
19,16
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Height |
Höhe |
29,46
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Wing
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Flügelfläche |
82,00 m² |
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Engine |
Motor |
2 x Wright
R-1820-76A Cyclone mit je 1050 kW |
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Maximum
speed |
Höchstgeschwindigkeit |
395 km/h |
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Empty
weight |
Leergewicht |
10'430 kg |
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Loaded
weight |
Startgewicht |
17'010 kg |
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Climb
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Steigrate |
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Service
ceiling |
Gipfelhöhe |
7'500 m |
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Range |
Reichweite |
4'320 km |
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Armament |
Bewaffnung |
None |
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Capacity |
Zuladung |
Crew 3 |
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Text: |
Michael E. Fader |
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Michael E. Fader |
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