Virtavias grumman hu16 albatross is visually true compared with realworld photos i found on the internet. Virtavias grumman hu 16 albatross is visually true compared with realworld photos i found on the internet. The massive albatross is stable enough to ditch in quite extreme conditions and take off with waves of 2. A total of 466 of the hu16 series were built by grumman. Originally built for fs9, it has been reworked to fly in fsx sp1. Coast guard originally designated uf1g were reclassified as hu16e, and the 10 supplied to canada were designated csr110.
In april of 1944 grumman design g64 which would later evolve into the albatross, was initiated to be used as. Jun 20, 2009 alphasim hu 16b albatross around the amazon hipsterhipster. The hu16b air force air rescue service albatross was active during the vietnam war. Grumman hu 16b albatross decals for two usaf versions 354th tfw and camo sar from da nang rvhp 1.
The grumman hu 16b albatross is a twinengine amphibious flying boat. Grumman hu16 albatross flying boat utility transport. The model being shown here is a hu16b, serial number 517180. An update for fs2004 of the hu16b albatross by anthony konstantinidi. In 1962, all designations were combined in the multiservice system as the hu16 built to u. Virtavia hu16b albatross the grumman hu16b albatross is a twinengine amphibious flying boat. For takeoff from water, the airplanes weight was limited to 34,000 pound 15,422 kilograms, using rocket assist. In 1957 an improved version equivalent to the navys uf2 went into service as the sa16b. It comes with custom sounds, vc with gauges and switches no 2d panel, included with 3 repaints. Grumman hu16 albatross airplane videos and airplane pictures. First introduced after the second world war in 1949, the hu 16 has underwent a series of changes and transitions since.
Media format immediate download compatibility microsoft flight simulator x file size 224 mb as an aircraft of incredible power and strength, the grumman hu16b albatross provides a unique insight into just how aircraft have changed and improved as time has gone on. Review khamsin hu16 albatross xplained, the source. The model being shown here is a hu 16b, serial number 517180. Media format immediate download compatibility microsoft flight simulator x file size 224 mb as an aircraft of incredible power and strength, the grumman hu 16b albatross provides a unique insight into just how aircraft have changed and improved as time has gone on. A beautiful, 4engined british airliner of 1938, used by imperial airways and boac. Get the fsx steam edition version of the virtavia hu 16 albatross fsx steam edition here. Aug 11, 2010 the alphasim grumman hu 16b albatross for fsx. Apologies to recent purchasers of the hu16 albatross package, there was a. New york jfk airport tuskegee hu16b albatross glide fsx wilcofeelthere b777200er. Almost exclusively used for search and rescue sar, they.
Greg pepper and michael verlin, adaptation by danny garnier, panel and vc update by rikoooo. Having never flown a real hu 16 albatross, i dont know how it should fly. Grumman hu16b albatross departures from casa grande airport for california. The grumman hu16 albatross is a large twinradial engine amphibious seaplane that was used by the united states air force usaf, the u. Steam editionserving mainly as a search and rescue aircraft with the us air. Steam edition serving mainly as a search and rescue aircraft with the us air force, the. Fsx cessna 414a chancellor green and white n7435y textures. Grumman, a longtime fighter producer for the united states navy, sold various services on its new hu 16 albatross flying boat where it went on to see a considerable career in the search and rescue sar role. As an aircraft of incredible power and strength, the grumman. Get the fsx steam edition version of the virtavia hu16 albatross fsx steam edition here. The hu 16b features a 16foot wing extension over the initial production variant and was a definitive model, seeing service primarily with the united. The real grumman hu16 albatross is a large twinradial engine amphibious flying boat that was used by the u. This is a megapack for this seaplane equipped with two radial engines.
The aircraft seen in this video is the payware grumman hu 16 albatross from virtavia, and the simulator used in the video is lockheed martins prepar3d version 4. Originally built for fs2004, it has been reworked to fly in fsx sp1. The hu16b had an empty weight of 23,025 pounds 10,444 kilograms, and maximum takeoff weight of 37,500 pounds 17,010 kilograms. Grumman hu16b albatross archives this day in aviation.
First flown in 1949, the hu 16 underwent a number of modifications and improvements over its storied career that included service with dozens of nations in a variety of. All the data i have accumulated over the past years is being continuously compiled and databased with the long term goal of publishing a comprehensive, accurate history of the albatross in book andor electronic database formats. Its flight characteristics also seem mostly consistent with specifications i found on the internet. Coast guard grumman hu16e albatross and a sikorsky hh52a seaguard in march 1964, probably at cgas mobile, al. These textures are for a hu16b albatross of the 354th tactical fighter squadron, usaf. The grumman model g64 prototype albatross first flew on october 24, 1947 and was designated the sa16 by the usaf.
Virtavia sh2 seasprite fsx steam edition main package. Grumman delivered a total of 297 sa16as to the usaf. Mar 11, 2016 selling one 1955 grumman albatross hu16c. Grumman, a longtime fighter producer for the united states navy, sold various services on its new hu16 albatross flying boat where it went on to see a considerable career in the search and rescue sar role. Steam edition grumman hu16b albatross addon steam key is now available on. Virtavia hu 16b albatross fsx steam edition dlc this dlc downloadable content contains files which expand the above virtavia model the base package must be installed first the installer will overwrite files so that the new additions to the package are usable for fsx steam edition only nbsp this dlc offers. These textures are for the reworked hu 16 albatross by m. First flown in 1949, the hu16 underwent a number of modifications and improvements over its storied career that included service with dozens of nations in a variety of. Steam edition serving mainly as a search and rescue aircraft with the us air force, the albatross is an amphibious flying boat, first flown in 1949. Virtavia is back with another stunning warbird, the grumman hu 16b albatross for fsx. Our antivirus scan shows that this download is virus free. It has a wingspan of 85 feet, a length of 62 feet, and a 22,000 pound empty weight. Coast guard, primarily as a search and rescue and combat.
This aircraft was one of the pick of the litter back in the beginning of the civilian albatross era in the 1980s. When the names were rationalized in 1962, they became the hu16a and hu16b, respectively. The grumman hu16 albatross is a large twinradial engine amphibious flying boat. Alphasim hu 16b albatross around the amazon hipsterhipster. Trumpeter hu16a albatross usaf amphibian aircraft plastic. This free software is an intellectual property of jens b. This is a model of greg pepper and micheal verlins grumman hu 16 albatross. Fsx hd grumman hu16 albatross wing view as real as it.
In 1962, all designations were combined in the multiservice system as the hu 16. Other tther problems still need to be fixed such as the lights do not come down out of the wings. Because of increasing weight and decreasing p erformance, the. Most of the sa16as were assigned to the mats air rescue service. Grumman hu16 albatross for fsx fly away simulation. The model flies so well that i did a loop and roll on the third flight.
When the names were rationalized in 1962, they became the hu 16a and hu 16b, respectively. The author has updated the flight dynamics, added some float points, changed the spray effect, changed the gps position and size, moved the toggle icon for the yoke, made the yoke invisible at start and changed the airspeed indicator. This is a fictional repaint for the alphasim fsx grumman hu16 albatross. Coast guard originally designated uf1g were reclassified as hu 16e, and the 10 supplied to canada were designated csr110. The grumman hu16 albatross was introduced in 1949 as an open ocean search and rescue flying boat. Alphasim hu16 albatross firebird for fsx fly away simulation. These textures are for a hu 16b albatross of the 354th tactical fighter squadron, usaf. Virtavia sh2 seasprite fsx steam edition for fsx steam edition only. This is a scale model that is one of those rare airplanes that flies good as a scale model because of its large tail control surfaces. The grumman hu 16a albatross is a highwing flying boat amphibian. The maximum speed of the albatross is 200 mph, maximum range is 2660 miles and service ceiling is 2 feet.
Grumman hu16 albatross flying boat utility transport aircraft. Its main functions were the search and rescue at sea. Type repaint for payware model download hits 117 compatibility. Grumman hu16b albatross decals for two usaf versions 354th tfw and camo sar from da nang rvhp 1. First flown in 1949, the hu 16 underwent a number of modifications and improvements over its storied career that included service with dozens of nations in a variety of roles. Originally designated sa16, it was renamed hu16 in 1962. Few aircraft with the exception of the dc3,or c, has seen such widespread military service as the albatross. Grumman hu16d albatross n98tp xplained, the source for. Grumman hu 16b albatross departures from casa grande airport for california. Restoration was started on it, but the previous owner lost interest soon after the project started. First flown in 1949, the hu16 underwent a number of modifications and improvements over its storied career that included service with dozens of nations in a variety of roles.
The hu 16b air force air rescue service albatross was active during the vietnam war. Keep in mind that your maximum download per day is set to 5 files or packages a day. The grumman hu 16b is a very forgiving aircraft to fly, and i found that quite true of this model. Originally designated as the sa16 for the usaf and the jr2f1 and uf1 for the usn and uscg, it was redesignated as the hu16 in 1962. Power is two nine cylinder twospeed supercharged wright r. The grumman albatross is unusual in that, unlike most military aircraft, its design work started as a private venture for a potential replacement for their goose.
Coincidentally, i had a wonderful opportunity recently to see a realworld model up close at the tennessee museum of aviation in sevierville, tennessee. We are currently restoring this aircraft to g111turboprop. Even after world war 2 19391945 the flying boat remained a key component of world military forces. The albatross has been used by both military and civilian services all around the world with. A higher download limit per day can be requested by sending an email to angelique van campen. These textures are for the reworked hu16 albatross by m. Before visiting the khamsinhydroz hu16, its perhaps an idea to refresh your memory with some real grumman albatross hu16 data. Purchased, restored and named albatross one in 2008, the company selected this aircraft for its operations because it has the same curvature atop its fuselage as the boeing 737 aircraft for which the company manufactures its equipment. Included with 20 repaints, impressive engine sound, 2d panel and. First introduced after the second world war in 1949, the hu16 has underwent a series of changes and transitions since. Alphasim hu 16b albatross around the amazon youtube. Version 3 model, with more accurate panel and virtual cockpit, and other improvements.
Steam editionserving mainly as a search and rescue aircraft with the us air force, the albatross is an amphibious flying boat, first flown in 1949. Looking at virtavias version in the flight simulator was much like looking at the real aircraft at the museum. Virtavia hu16b albatross fsx steam edition dlc this dlc downloadable content contains files which expand the above virtavia model the base package must be installed first the installer will overwrite files so that the new additions to the package are usable for fsx steam edition only nbsp this dlc offers. Power is two nine cylinder twospeed supercharged wright r182076 radial engines of 1450 horsepower each. Get the fsx version of the virtavia sh2 seasprite fsx dvd version here originally conceived as a single engine variant the seasprite evolved into a twinengine, shipbourne weapons system.
The hu16b features a 16foot wing extension over the initial production variant and was a definitive model, seeing service primarily with the united. In total, grumman built 466 albatrosses, some of which still fly today in private collections. The hu 16b features a 16foot wing extension over the initial production variant and was a definitive model, seeing service primarily with the united states air force as a coastal searchandrescue aircraft. The grumman hu16b albatross is a twinengine amphibious flying boat. Designed to rescue downed pilots and flight crews, the albatross could takeoff normally in 4foot seas and 810foot seas with jato boosters. In 1957 an improved version equivalent to the navys uf2 went into service as the sa 16b. Other problems still need to be fixed such as the lights do not come down out of the wings. Virtavia hu 16b albatross the grumman hu 16b albatross is a twinengine amphibious flying boat. Virtavia is back with another stunning warbird, the grumman hu16b albatross for fsx. In april of 1944 grumman design g64 which would later evolve into the albatross, was initiated to be used as a utility transport, trainer and airsea rescue aircraft. Currently, satellite technology company row 44 uses an hu 16b albatross registration n44hq to test its inflight satellite broadband internet service. Navy specifications, the albatross served with the u.
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