The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large, twin- radial engined amphibious flying boat that was used by the United States Air Force (USAF), the U.S. Navy (USN), the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), and the …

The HU-16 on display was one of the last operational USAF Albatrosses. The aircraft established a world altitude record for twin-engine amphibians when it reached 32,883 feet on July 4, 1973.

When the Department of Defense consolidated all the military branches’ designations into a single “Tri-Service” system in 1962, both the SA-16s and UFs became HU-16s. Despite being initially ordered in …

The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large, twin–radial engined amphibious flying boat that was used by the United States Air Force (USAF), the U.S. Navy (USN), the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), and the …

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The last in a line of successful amphibians produced for the Navy by Grumman, the HU-16 Albatross' inherent ruggedness enabled it to operate from many harsh environments, which included the...

Jan 19, 2017 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Grumman HU-16 Albatross Flying Boat / Utility Transport Aircraft including pictures.

The Museum’s HU-16B, S/N 51-0006 was manufactured as an SA-16A by Grumman in Bethpage, New York, and delivered to the USAF on September 7, 1951.

The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large twin-radial engine amphibious flying boat that was developed from the Grumman Mallard. Utilized by the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard, …

The HU-16 on display was one of the last operational USAF Albatrosses. The aircraft established a world altitude record for twin-engine amphibians when it reached 32,883 feet on July 4, 1973.