Grumman HU-16E Albatross

2h ago · © ChiTownRocker

A preserved U.S. Coast Guard Grumman HU-16E Albatross amphibian rests among other historic aircraft beneath a clear blue sky.

0 likes 0 comments

Comments (0)

No comments yet.

More like this

Aircraft

HU-16E Albatross HU16

U.S. Coast Guard white-and-red service livery

Manufacturer

Grumman

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

3 badges earned

Photo grade

Silver

Score: 84.0

Strong sharpness and great color, but busy background aircraft slightly distract from the striking Coast Guard subject.

Location

March Air Reserve Base

RIV/KRIV

33.8812, -117.2660

Open map

March Air Reserve Base RIV

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The HU-16 Albatross was a postwar amphibious search-and-rescue aircraft operated by the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy.

Fleet Rarity

Few HU-16s remain in active airworthy service; many surviving examples are preserved in museums.

Future Outlook

The pictured aircraft appears to be preserved as a static display.

Specifications

2 × Wright R-1820-76A Cyclone radial piston engines

Engine

29.46 m

Wingspan

19.38 m

Length

4,280 km

Range

350 km/h

Speed

10 passengers

Capacity

12,500 kg

MTOW

7.87 m

Height