Grumman HU-16E Albatross - AMC, McClellan, CA - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

The HU-16 is the largest twin engine amphibian built by Grumman Aircraft. The Albatross was able to operate from land, water and snow/ice when fitted with skis. The USAF ordered 297 aircraft for use in the air-sea rescue role. The prototype made its first flight on 24 October 1947. In the Korean and Vietnam Wars it was credited with hundreds of rescues. It also saw service with the US Coast guard, US Navy and 22 foreign countries. The original designation for the Albatross was SA-16. The B model was the result of a 16 1/2foot increase in the wing span. In 1962 the designation was changed to HU-16 and in Coast Guard service the HU-16B was known as the HU-16E.

USAF s/n 51-7209 is an HU-16B, one of 464 built by Grumman Aircraft in Bethpage, NY. It was delivered to the USAF 16 July 1953 and assigned to the 1707th Training Squadron (MATS), Palm Beach, FL. In May 1959 it was deployed to Brookley AFB, AL, and in March 1960 it was sent for storage at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ. In April 1961 it was transferred to the US Coast guard and assigned to CG Station Port Angeles, WA. Its last two assignments were CG Station Corpus Christi, TX, in August 1975 and CG Station Traverse City, MI, in March 1978. In October 1978 it was flown to Luke AFB, AZ, for display, and on 28 March 1988, it was carried by a C-5 Galaxy to McClellan AFB for restoration and display in the museum. It was restored by the CG Station McClellan and bears appropriate Coast Guard markings.

Specifications:
Crew: 6
Pax: 10
Power Plant: 2× 1,425 hp Wright R-1820-76A Cyclone 9-cylinder radial engines
Dimensions:
- Span: 96' 8"
- Length: 61' 3"
- Height: 25' 10"
Weight:
- Empty: 22,883 lb
- Maximum: 32,000 lb
Performance:
- Speed:
- - Max: 236 mph @ 18,800 ft
- - Cruise: 124 mph
- Range: 3,220 miles
- Ceiling: 25,000 ft
- Climb: 1,450 fpm

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Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Grumman HU-16E Albatross Tail Number: (S/N): USCG 7209 s/n 51-7209 Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Located at Aerospace Museum of California, McClellan, CA inside / outside: outside Other Information:: Aerospace Museum of California 3200 Freedom Park Drive McClellan, CA 95652 Phone: 916.643.3192 Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday. $8.00 Adults $6.00 Senior (65+) $6.00 Youth/Student (13-17) $5.00 Child (6-12) Free Active Military w/ID Free Child 5 & under Free Museum Members Access restrictions: None

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