HU-16 Albatross / USCGGrumman HU 16 Albatross model. Inspired by the performance of the Grumman Goose during WWII, the U. S. Navy solicited Grumman to design a significantly larger amphibian with longer range. In 1944, Grumman submitted and won approval of its design G 64, to be named "Albatross," with accommodation for a crew of four, and a cabin capacity of 10 passengers, stretchers, or 5,000 pounds of cargo, as circumstances dictated. In addition, there were pylons

Louis" was powered by a 237-hp Wright J-5C Whirlwind radial engine

Wingspan 21 7/8 inches

the PBY continued its search and rescue service in many Central and South American countries

when no other transport could be found

close-support aircraft

Length 19 inches

first-kill advantages

equipping reserve units through late 1986

and was delivered to the Navy on August 13

single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II and the Korean War

was engineered for the heavy lifting of bulk loads

because it was extremely maneuvreable