Grumman HU-16 Albatross – fotod ja video

Fotogalerii Grumman HU-16 Albatrossist, The Grumman HU-16 Albatross on suur kaheradiaalse mootoriga amfiibne lendav paat, mida kasutasid USA õhujõud, USA merevägi ja USA rannavalve peamiselt otsingu- ja pääste- ning lahinguotsingu- ja päästelennukitena. Algselt määrati see USAF-i SA-16-ks ning USN-i ja USCG jaoks JR2F-1-ks ja UF-1-ks, 1962. aastal kujundati see ümber HU-16-ks.

Allikas: Vikipeedia

The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large amphibious flying boat that was used by the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard from the late 1940s to the 1970s. It was designed for search and rescue missions, as well as maritime patrol and transport. The Albatross could land and take off from both water and land, making it versatile and adaptable to different environments. The Albatross had a wingspan of 96 feet, a length of 62 feet and a height of 25 feet. It could carry up to 10 passengers or 5,000 pounds of cargo. It had a maximum speed of 236 miles per hour and a range of 2,850 miles. The Albatross was powered by two Wright R-1820-76 Cyclone radial engines, each producing 1,425 horsepower.