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22 Mar 2026 · © GE90FAN

Another Albatross waiting to be melted down, just outside of Davis Monthan AFB near Tucson, AZ

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Aircraft

UC-16 Albatross HU16

Airline

US Navy (historic)

Manufacturer

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Golden Hour Glory, Military Maverick

4 badges earned

Location

Davis Monthan Air Force Base

DMA/KDMA

32.1440, -110.8520

Open map

Davis Monthan Air Force Base DMA

Insights

Aviation History

The Consolidated PBY Catalina was one of the most widely used seaplanes of World War II, serving with every branch of the U.S. military and many Allied nations.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare, only a handful preserved in museums or as warbirds.

Record Flights

Used in some of the longest patrols in WWII; famous for \'Black Cat\' night bombing missions.

Safety & Events

Rescued hundreds of downed airmen and sailors during WWII, instrumental in anti-submarine warfare.

Future Outlook

Most are retired and preserved, some in derelict or spares condition.

Specifications

31.7 meters

Wingspan

19.5 meters

Length

4,030 kilometers

Range

200 kilometers per hour

Speed

10 crew, or up to 3,629 kg of payload

Capacity

16,066 kilograms

MTOW

6.15 meters

Height

895 kW (1,200 hp) each

Thrust

N/A (pre-ICAO; very noisy radial engine)

Noise