Grumman HU-16 Albatross vs. Beechcraft Model 18
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Grumman HU-16 Albatross |
versus |
Beechcraft Model 18 |
19.05 m |
62 ft 10 in |
length |
10.97 m |
36 ft 0 in |
7.87 m |
25 ft 10 in |
height |
2.74 m |
9 ft |
29.41 m |
96 ft 6 in |
wingspan |
14.53 m |
47 ft 8 in |
2 x Wright R-1820-76 Cyclone radial engines |
engines |
2 x Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-1 radial engines |
Approximately 1,425 hp each |
thrust per engine |
Approximately 450 hp per engine |
Approximately 2,850 hp total |
total thrust |
Approximately 900 hp total |
33,000 lb |
14,969 kg |
MTOW |
5,670 kg |
12,500 lb |
4,442 km |
2,398 nm |
range |
1,600 km |
864 nm |
155 mph |
249 km/h |
cruise speed |
322 km/h |
200 mph |
Pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer, and crew chief |
capacity |
Up to 11 passengers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.