Flying Burrito Airways

Grumman Albatross HU-16

Our Grumman Albatross HU-16:

Description
This Grumman Albatross, the Hemisphere Dancer (a Refitted G-111[HU-16]) was purchased after having been flown for a while by none other than Jimmy Buffett and his entourage. Flying Burrito Airways makes use of this craft for their exclusive Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico sea tours and to haul special cargoes. 

General Specifications

type=GRUMMAN
model=HU16

Performance

Powerplant:  2 x Wright R-1820-982C9HE3, 1100kW, 1425hp
Crew:        2 + 1
Passengers:  28 or combo pax + cargo
Wingspan:    96'  8", 29.46 m
Length:      61'  3", 18.67 m
Height:      25' 10",  7.87 m
Wgt. empty:  22,840 lb,  10,370 kg
fuel:        6,424 lb,   2,917 kg, 1,070 gal
MTOW:        35,635 lb,  16,178 kg (land)
             29,000 lb,  13,166 kg (sea)
Vmo:         236 mph (424 km/h)
max speed:   180 mph (382 km/h)
cruise:      162 mph at 5000 ft
stallspeed:  72 mph
Range:       at 5000 ft at 162 mph
             2900 miles, 2416 nm, 4669 km
ceiling:     21,500 ft, 6557m
T.O. run:    4400 ft, 1341 m (land)
             4425 ft, 1349 m (water)
landing run: 3030 ft,  924 m (land)
             3170 ft,  966 m (sea)\n

Airline=Flying Burrito Airways
flight_number=FB1001

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Last update 3/3/2004