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24 May 2026 · © Unknown

Grumman HU-16B Albatross, N98TP

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Aircraft

HU-16B Albatross HU16

Custom blue/yellow; marked 'Meyers Manx' underwing

Manufacturer

Gear

NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D3300 AF-S DX VR Nikkor 55-300mm 4.5-5.6G ED

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend

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Photo grade

A

Silver

Score: 85.0

Dynamic low-angle shot; clean framing and striking livery under crisp light, but prop blur softens sharpness a touch.

Insights

Aviation History

The Grumman Goose is a classic American amphibious aircraft first flown in 1937, utilized extensively in WWII for transport, search & rescue, and now preserved as a vintage type.

Fleet Rarity

Very rare—fewer than 30 flying examples worldwide as of the 2020s.

Record Flights

Many Gooses have completed adventurous remote flights, often to wilderness locations and remote islands.

Safety & Events

Notable for robust bush operations and WWII service. Many Gooses seen in film and television productions.

Future Outlook

Type is preserved at airshows and by private collectors; some in museums.

Specifications

Wright R-1820-76 Cyclone radial piston engines

Engine

29.0 m

Wingspan

19.2 m

Length

4,750 km

Range

285 km/h

Speed

10-12 passengers or crew (varies by configuration)

Capacity

16,103 kg

MTOW

7.6 m

Height

Each engine produces 1,425 hp (1,063 kW)

Thrust

Not rated by ICAO Chapter 4 standards (pre-dates modern aircraft noise regulation standards)

Noise