Grumman HU-16 Albatross vs. Piper PA-18 Super Cub
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| Grumman HU-16 Albatross |
versus |
Piper PA-18 Super Cub |
| 19.05 m |
62 ft 10 in |
length |
6.76 m |
22 ft 2 in |
| 7.87 m |
25 ft 10 in |
height |
2.03 m |
6 ft 8 in |
| 29.41 m |
96 ft 6 in |
wingspan |
10.74 m |
35 ft 3 in |
| 2 x Wright R-1820-76 Cyclone radial engines |
engines |
1 x Lycoming O-320 series engine |
| Approximately 1,425 hp each |
thrust per engine |
150 to 160 horsepower (112 to 119 kW) |
| Approximately 2,850 hp total |
total thrust |
150 to 160 horsepower (112 to 119 kW) |
| 33,000 lb |
14,969 kg |
MTOW |
793 kg |
1,749 lb |
| 4,442 km |
2,398 nm |
range |
470 km |
254 nm |
| 155 mph |
249 km/h |
cruise speed |
140 km/h |
87 mph |
| Pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer, and crew chief |
capacity |
1-2 passengers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.
