Grumman HU-16 Albatross vs. Taylorcraft L-2 Grasshopper
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| Grumman HU-16 Albatross |
versus |
Taylorcraft L-2 Grasshopper |
| 19.05 m |
62 ft 10 in |
length |
6.89 m |
22 ft 7 in |
| 7.87 m |
25 ft 10 in |
height |
2.13 m |
7 ft |
| 29.41 m |
96 ft 6 in |
wingspan |
10.67 m |
35 ft |
| 2 x Wright R-1820-76 Cyclone radial engines |
engines |
1 x Continental O-170-3 piston engine |
| Approximately 1,425 hp each |
thrust per engine |
Approximately 65 hp |
| Approximately 2,850 hp total |
total thrust |
Approximately 65 hp |
| 33,000 lb |
14,969 kg |
MTOW |
1,220 lb |
553 kg |
| 4,442 km |
2,398 nm |
range |
306 km |
165 nm |
| 155 mph |
249 km/h |
cruise speed |
65 mph |
105 km/h |
| Pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer, and crew chief |
capacity |
Pilot and observer |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.
