Grumman hu16 albatross price, specs, cost, photos, interior. Many modelers are opposed to styrofoam construction, but the material is inexpensive, easy to work with, and floats as well as it flies. Coast guard, primarily as a search and rescue and combat search and rescue aircra. Grumman g64 hu16sa16 g111 albatross specifications. An improvement of the design of the grumman mallard, the albatross was developed to land in. An improvement of the design of the grumman mallard, the albatross was developed to land in open ocean situations to rescue downed pilots. First flown in 1949, the hu16 underwent a number of modifications and. Manufactured from 1946 to 1951, production ended when. Even after world war 2 19391945 the flying boat remained a key component of world military forces. It was extensively used for combat search and rescue in both the korean and vietnam wars. The grumman hu16 albatross was a utility aircraft, first designated uf with the u. The albatross has a trainerlike configuration and flew like a trainer after i moved the center of gravity to the forward limit on the plans. This is the best single overall reference on the grumman hu16 albatross, a workhorse aircraft for navy, air force and coast guard search and rescue units. Other problems still need to be fixed such as the lights do not come down out of the wings.
Unter dem avioslabel gibt es dort jetzt eine grumman hu16 albatross im. The grumman hu16 albatross is a large twinradial engine amphibious flying. Albatross iv srrlti jinrrlii ijsn, ijsj, ijslil lini iiiiijn the grumman albatross background and development the grumman hu16 albatross started out as a company venture in the late forties and became such a success that it has been used by more than two dozen armed forces throughout the world. The grumman hu 16 albatross is a large twin radial engined amphibious flying boat that saw service with the us air force, us navy and the us coastguard.
Photo gallery of a grumman hu16 albatross, the grumman hu16 albatross is a large twinradial engine amphibious flying boat that was used by the u. The maximum speed of the albatross is 200 mph, maximum range is 2660 miles and service ceiling is 2 feet. Click through the available thumbnails to enlarge the images. The hu 16 sa 16 albatross is a twinengined military amphibious utility aircraft produced by the usamerican manufacturer grumman aircraft engineering corporation. Navy requirement for an amphibious utility aircraft which could also operate from snow and ice with skis.
This design takes advantage of all of these things in a scale package. The grumman hu16 albatross is a large twinradial engine amphibious flying boat that was used by the united states air force usaf, the u. Here is the grumman hu16 albatross modelers onestop resource for photos, kits, details, and references. Battery amp gauge was showing bus amps and not battery amps. All the data i have accumulated over the past years is being continuously compiled and databased with the long term goal of publishing a comprehensive, accurate history of the albatross in book andor electronic database formats. The grumman hu 16 albatross is a large twinradial engine amphibious flying boat. Originally designated as the sa16 for the usaf and the jr2f1 and uf1 for the usn and uscg, it was.
Jul 01, 2016 what do you do when you want to go camping in the wilds of alaska, but dont want to sleep on the ground and dont want to drive the rv all the way up there. Grumman hu16 albatross images gallery detailing the flying boat utility transport aircraft below are images of the grumman hu16 albatross flying boat utility transport aircraft. Park scale models grumman hu16 albatross assembly manual pdf. The grumman hu16 albatross is a large twinradial engine amphibious flying boat that was used by the united states air force, the u. The grumman hu16 albatross is a large twinradial engine amphibious flying boat that was used by the u. The grumman hu 16 albatross started out as a company venture in the late forties and became such a success that it has been used by more than two dozen armed forces throughout the world. Originally built for fs9, it has been reworked to fly in fsx sp1. By continuing to use this website, you are agreeing to our cookie policy. The albatross usually carried a crew of seven, including pilot, copilot.
Grumman hu16b albatross national museum of the united. Other tther problems still need to be fixed such as the lights do not come down out of the wings. Canopycockpitfuselage covers the grumman albatross cockpit cover helps reduce damage to the upholstery and avionics caused by excessive heat and can eliminate problems caused by leaking door and window seals. Grumman hu16e albatross aviation photos on jetphotos.
The twinengine prop plane, a restored 1951 grumman hu16b albatross, is registered to tp universal exports in eagan, minnesota, according to the online flighttracking website flightaware. Buy avios albatross online at hobbyking for the lowest prices. The grumman hu 16 albatross was a utility aircraft, first designated uf with the u. Grumman hu16 albatross flying boat hu16 flying boat from the rhode island air national guard during 1960s. May 29, 2015 grumman delivered 297 a models to the air force, mostly for the air rescue service. Manufactured from 1946 to 1951, production ended when grumman s larger sa 16 albatross was introduced. Commenced in 1949 to usaf, us navy and us coast guard, the type being used all over the world for air sea. Grumman hu16 albatross airplane videos and airplane pictures. The albatross usually carried a crew of seven, including pilot, co pilot. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information. Preserved at the gate of uscgas elizabeth city, nc is this grumman hu 16e albatross 517247.
Here is the grumman hu 16 albatross modelers onestop resource for photos, kits, details, and references. Hu16 albatross blueprint blueprints, boat building plans, airplane. Shop for grumman albatross art from the worlds greatest living artists. We use cookies to help you get the best experience when using our website. Construction starts with the fuselage, where sectional construction is employed.
Grumman hu16 albatross flying boat utility transport. Jimmy buffetts most famous airplane is his 1954 grumman hu16 albatross, dubbed the hemisphere dancer. It has become one of those handmedown aircraft like the venerable dc3c47 and is still in use today. Avios has designed a beautiful twinengine albatross hu16 flying boat.
Virtavias grumman hu16 albatross is visually true compared with realworld photos i found on the internet. Its primary role was search and rescue and was used extensively in korea for combat rescue and very quickly gained. Coast guard uscg, primarily as a search and rescue aircraft. Grumman hu16 albatrossthe grumman hu16 albatross is a large twinradial engine amphibious flying boat that was used by the u. Choose your favorite grumman albatross designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. See more ideas about flying boat, aircraft and float plane. The plane landed on lake mendota near picnic point before. Its primary role was search and rescue and was used extensively in korea for combat rescue and very quickly gained a reputation as a rugged and seaworthy airplane. The albatross hu 16 came into service with the united states air force in 1949 and was primarily designed as an amphibious plane for search and rescue missions. The last aircraft left navy service in 1976, and some albatrosses are still in service abroad. During the korean war, albatrosses rescued almost 1,000 united nations personnel from coastal. Grumman hu16 and north american b25, charles schultz airport, santa rosa, ca may, 2010. This 1951 grumman albatross has been outfitted with a custom interior so you can enjoy the comforts of home anywhere in the world. If you get just one book on the hu16, this should be the one.
First flown in 1949, the hu16 underwent a number of modifications and improvements over its storied career that included service with dozens of nations in a variety of roles. Grumman, a longtime fighter producer for the united states navy, sold various services on its new hu16 albatross flying boat where it went on to see a considerable career in the search and rescue sar role. The grumman g73 mallard is a medium, twinengined amphibious aircraft. This is a beginners guide to buying your first radio controlled boat. All grumman albatross artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. Originally designated sa 16, it was renamed hu 16 in 1962. Preserved at the gate of uscgas elizabeth city, nc is this grumman hu16e albatross 517247. Grumman hu 16 and north american b25, charles schultz airport, santa rosa, ca may, 2010. Please dont buy your new rc boat before you read this guide. Grumman designed the versatile albatross to meet a u. Grumman hu16 albatross naval fighters series no 11. Jan 01, 2012 grumman hu 16 albatross flying boat hu 16 flying boat from the rhode island air national guard during 1960s. The albatross hu16 came into service with the united states air force in 1949 and was primarily designed as an amphibious plane for search and rescue missions. Usaf grumman hu16b 5165 in storage at davis monthan afb az in october 1977.
The grumman albatross web site let us never forget. This is a model of greg pepper and micheal verlins grumman hu 16 albatross. Apr 23, 2014 photo gallery of a grumman hu 16 albatross, the grumman hu 16 albatross is a large twinradial engine amphibious flying boat that was used by the u. Find specs, range, speed, capacity and more information for the albatross hu16a here. The hu16 sa16 albatross is a twinengined military amphibious utility aircraft produced by the usamerican manufacturer grumman aircraft engineering corporation. Looking at virtavias version in the flight simulator was much like looking at the real aircraft at the museum. Grumman hu16 albatross the grumman hu16 albatross is a large twinradial engine amphibious flying boat, designed to be able to land at sea in open ocean situations in order to effect the rescue of downed pilots. Coast guard, primarily as a search and rescue and combat search and rescue aircraft. The grumman albatross was introduced in 1949 as a replacement for the aging consolidated pby and was used by the u. View and download park scale models grumman hu16 albatross assembly manual online. The grumman hu16 albatross started out as a company venture in the late forties and became such a success that it has been used by more than two dozen armed forces throughout the world. Coincidentally, i had a wonderful opportunity recently to see a realworld model up close at the tennessee museum of aviation in sevierville, tennessee.
However, water handling was slightly problematic because the model has no water rudder. No more control locked for aircraft loaded after the hu16. Ddestroyed, pdprobably destroyed, mmuseum display, fflying llocatedunrestored, rregisteredlocation unknown, fsflyable storage sn del as sn del to. But what fun, if you have the ability to fly complex aircraft. Grumman hu 16 albatross images gallery detailing the flying boat utility transport aircraft below are images of the grumman hu 16 albatross flying boat utility transport aircraft. It gets on step fast enough, but only likes to turn left. Virtavia hu16 albatross dtg steam edition manual version 1. Albatross hu16a specifications, cabin dimensions, speed. The following albatrosses are categorized as follows.
Total production of the albatross was 466 aircraft, built by grumman at bethpage ny. Originally designated as the sa16 for the usaf and the jr2f1 and uf1 for the usn and uscg, it was redesignated as the hu16 in 1962. Operating throttle was not possible after copilot shutdown checklist. Coast guard uscg, primarily as a search and rescue and combat search and rescue aircraft. The albatross was originally designated sa 16 and renamed hu 16 in 1962. The albatross pnf is an avios scale model aircraft with worldwide shipping. Grumman hu16 albatross images gallery military factory. In 1955 grumman developed an improved version with a 16 12 foot increase in wingspan and larger aileron and tail surfaces. Inspired by the performance of the grumman goose during ww2 the u. I have just modified 2 external links on grumman hu16 albatross. The hu16 on display was one of the last operational usaf albatrosses.
For 32 years, from may 1951 to march 1983, 88 of these aircraft served in the us coast guard. Buno a grumman uf1 on the ramp at naval air station whidbeya complex modernization in the begining 1960s, all aircraft received the new designation of hu16d. The grumman hu16 albatross is a large twin radial engined amphibious flying boat that saw service with the us air force, us navy and the us coastguard. Originally built for fs2004, it has been reworked to fly in fsx sp1. Aircraft specs grumman albatross hu16e 1275 g323 n330ll date of mfg. For takeoffs in open sea or short field operations it could be fitted with jato. Air force until 18 september 1962 when, with the introduction of the triservice aircraft designation system, all albatrosses in service were redesignated u 16. Grumman hu 16 albatross the grumman hu 16 albatross is a large twinradial engine amphibious flying boat, designed to be able to land at sea in open ocean situations in order to effect the rescue of downed pilots. Deliveries commenced in 1949 to usaf, us navy and us coast guard, the type being used all over the world for air sea. Albatross iv srrlti jinrrlii ijsn, ijsj, ijslil lini iiiiijn the grumman albatross background and development the grumman hu 16 albatross started out as a company venture in the late forties and became such a success that it has been used by more than two dozen armed forces throughout the world. Jimmy buffetts grumman albatross the hemisphere dancer.
New in box the grumman hu16 albatross is a large twinradial engine amphibious flying boat. Originally designated sa16, it was renamed hu16 in 1962. No more control locked for aircraft loaded after the hu 16. Engines designed in the 20s, that powered the b17 flying fortress. In their early years, the twinengine amphibious flying boats were used primarily as searchandrescue aircraft for the navy, air force, and coast guard. In 1944, grumman submitted and won approval of its design g64, to be named albatross, with accommodation for a crew of four, and a cabin capacity of 10 passengers, stretchers, or 5,000 pounds of cargo, as circumstances dictated.