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THC 028 - Grumman HU-16
"Stormin' Norman"

(Home base: Cuneo Levaldigi, LIMZ, Chief pilot: Sir Jackal )


Story of THC-028

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Cpt. Jackal



Facts & Info

The first Grumman
in our fleet.

The HU-16 Albatross is a U.S. Navy prototype built by Grumman to be used in anti-submarine warfare, but it never saw service in that role because there was no need anymore for a sub spotter.


Tech data
Dimensions: wing span 29,46 m, length 18,67 m, height 7,87 m, wing surface area 96,15 sqm. Weight: empty 10380 kg, MTOW 16195.
Engines: two Wright R-1820-76A Cyclone outputting 1445 hp each.
Performance: maximum speed 380 km/h, maximum ceiling 6550 m, maximum range
4587 km.
Crew: 3
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Contact chief pilot:

Capt. "Jackal":