Grumman HU-16 Albatross
The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large, twin–radial engined amphibious seaplane that was used by the United States Air Force (USAF), the U.S. Navy (USN), the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), and the Royal Canadian Airforce RCAF primarily as a search and rescue (SAR) aircraft. Originally designated as the SA-16 for the USAF and the JR2F-1 and UF-1 for the USN and USCG, it was redesignated as the HU-16 in 1962. A new build G-111T Albatross with modern avionics and engines was proposed in 2021 with production in Australia to commence in 2025.
| HU-16 Albatross | |
|---|---|
| A U.S. Navy Grumman UF-1 Albatross | |
| Role | Air-sea rescue flying boat |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | October 24, 1947 |
| Introduction | 1949 |
| Retired | 1995 (Hellenic Navy) |
| Status | Retired |
| Primary users | United States Air Force United States Coast Guard United States Navy Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF Hellenic Navy |
| Produced | 1949–1961 |
| Number built | 466 |
| Developed from | Grumman Mallard |
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