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Aircraft:
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Grumman HU-16A
'Albatross' Sea Plane
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Country of
Origin:
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USA
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Designation:
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Utility amphibian
(Used for search and rescue)
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Aircraft Crew:
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Five crew
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Transport
Capacity:
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Up to 22 passengers
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# Built:
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464, plus 2
prototypes
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# Still
Airworthy:
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25+
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Engines:
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Two 1,425-hp Wright
R-1820-76A or -76B Cyclone 9-cylinder
radial piston engines
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Weight:
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Empty 22,883 lbs.,
Max Takeoff 33,500 lbs.
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Wing Span:
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80ft.
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Length:
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61ft. 3in
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Length:
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61ft. 3in
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Performance:
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Maximum Speed
Cruising Speed
Ceiling
Range
Thrust
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