NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is credited with the rescue of thousands of
troops from coastal waters and rivers during the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
The Albatross is an amphibian aircraft with the ability to perform a variety of
missions. It can operate with skis from snow and ice, from land, or water.
The prototype first flew on Oct. 24, 1947. The "B" version, with a 16 foot longer wing, was introduced in 1955.
The Albatross is probably best known as a rescue aircraft. However, most
recently, about 30 have been converted to tour and customized executive aircraft.
A total of 466 Grumman HU-16 Albatross aircraft of all types were produced.
utility
$510,000
two to four
Wright R-1820
2 x1,425 hp ea.
62' 10"
96' 8"
thirty
22,880 lbs.
35,700 lbs.
165 mph
220 mph
1,200 fpm
22,000 feet
2,850 miles
10/24/47
Radio Control Airplane
A rc HU-16 Albatross from G & P Sales.
Radio Control Airplanes:
Pictured
above and in the first picture immediately below is the G & P Sales rc Grumman HU-16 Albatross.
It has a 61" wing span and can be powered by two .20 - .28 engines.
Nitro Planes has a rc HU-16 Albatross for twin electric power for sale.
Kit Cutters has a rc HU-16 Albatros with a 96" wingspan for sale. Plans are from SPPS.
For those who like electric power, HVP Modell has a 56" wing span rc Grumman HU-16 Albatross. Power can come from two 400
size motors. The rc airplane is in the second picture below.
If you like a larger electric power radio control airplane, Velkom has a 66"
wing span rc HU-16 Albatross for sale. Velkom recommends two AXI 2820/10 motors for power. Check it out the third picture below.
Not pictured is the Hirobo HU-16 Albatross rc. It has a 56" wing span and a 36" length. Construction materials used are a gel coated epoxy fuselage and balsa over foam wings. You can power it with a pair of 380 type motors.
If you have have a favorite rc HU-16 Albatross radio control airplane, please email us about it.
Grumman HU-16 Albatross
