Grumman HU-16 Albatross vs. Lockheed U-2

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Grumman HU-16 Albatross versus Lockheed U-2
19.05 m 62 ft 10 in length 19.2 m 63 ft 0 in
7.87 m 25 ft 10 in height 4.8 m 15 ft 9 in
29.41 m 96 ft 6 in wingspan 32 m 105 ft
2 x Wright R-1820-76 Cyclone radial engines engines 1 × General Electric F118-101
Approximately 1,425 hp each thrust per engine 17,000 lbf (76 kN)
Approximately 2,850 hp total total thrust 17,000 lbf (76 kN)
33,000 lb 14,969 kg MTOW 18,144 kg 40,000 lb
4,442 km 2,398 nm range 6,090 nm 11,278 km
155 mph 249 km/h cruise speed 475 mph 764 km/h
Pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer, and crew chief capacity
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.