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Grumman HU-16B/ASW Albatros

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This is a 1/144 Amodel plastic kit to built the Grumman HU-16B/ASW Albatros with decals for a US Navy and a USAF unit.

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0.98 kg
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BrandAmodel
Reference1403
SortPlastic kit
Scale1:144
Motif twin–radial engine amphibious flying boat
Plastic parts90
Size205 x 133mm
DecalsUS Navy and USAF
Historical period1947 - 1995
AttentionDo not include paint or glue ( sold separately )
ContentPlastic parts | Decals | Instructions

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The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large twin–radial engine amphibious flying boat that was used by the U.S. Air Force (USAF), the U.S. Navy (USN) and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), primarily as a search and rescue and combat search and rescue 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.

An improvement of the design of the Grumman Mallard, the Albatross was developed to land in open ocean situations to accomplish rescues. Its deep-V hull cross-section and keel length enable it to land in the open sea. The Albatross was designed for optimal 4-foot (1.2 m) seas, and could land in more severe conditions, but required JATO (jet-assisted take off, or simply booster rockets) for take-off in 8–10-foot (2.4–3.0 m) seas or greater.

The production of the Albatross take place from 1949 to 1961 and there was 466 units build.

This is a 1/144 Amodel plastic kit to built the Grumman HU-16B/ASW Albatros with decals for a US Navy and a USAF unit.

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Grumman HU-16B/ASW Albatros

Grumman HU-16B/ASW Albatros

This is a 1/144 Amodel plastic kit to built the Grumman HU-16B/ASW Albatros with decals for a US Navy and a USAF unit.

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