Grumman HU-16 Albatross
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The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large, twin–radial engined amphibious seaplane that was used by the United States Air Force (USAF), the U.S. Navy (USN), and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), primarily as a search and rescue (SAR) aircraft. Originally designated as the SA-16 for the USAF and the JR2F-1 and UF-1 for the USN and USCG, it was redesignated as the HU-16 in 1962. A new build G-111T Albatross with modern avionics and engines was proposed in 2021 with production in Australia to commence in 2025.[2]
American seaplane
| HU-16 Albatross | |
|---|---|
| |
| A U.S. Navy Grumman UF-1 Albatross | |
| Role | Air-sea rescue flying boat Type of aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | October 24, 1947[1] |
| Introduction | 1949 |
| Retired | 1995 (Hellenic Navy) |
| Status | Retired |
| Primary users | United States Air Force United States Coast Guard United States Navy Hellenic Navy |
| Produced | 1949–1961 |
| Number built | 466 |
| Developed from | Grumman Mallard |
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