Grumman G-111 Albatross

Grumman G-111 Albatross Year: 1954 Engine Make/Model: Curtis-Wright R-1820 Cyclone 9HE 9-Cylinder Radial Power (hp): 1475 each Propeller: Hamilton Standard 43D51 3 blade-reversible, feathering Max Takeoff Weight (lbs.): 30,605 on…

Grumman G-111 Albatross
Year: 1954
Engine Make/Model: Curtis-Wright R-1820 Cyclone 9HE 9-Cylinder Radial
Power (hp): 1475 each
Propeller: Hamilton Standard 43D51 3 blade-reversible, feathering
Max Takeoff Weight (lbs.): 30,605 on land; 31,365 on water
Empty Weight (lbs.): 23,500
Useful Load, std. (lbs.): 6,900 (varies by model/equipment)
Fuel Capacity, std. (gals.): 625 in wing tanks, 400 in floats. Total = 1025 gals.
Wingspan: 96 ft. 8 in.
Overall Length: 62 ft. 10 in.
Overall Height: 25 ft. 10 in.
Wing Area: 1035 sq. ft.
PERFORMANCE
Max Speed (KIAS, kts.): 229
Cruise Speed (KIAS, kts.): 145
Fuel Consumption, Max Cruise (gph): 110 gph
Rate of Climb, SL (fpm): 1250
Vso (kts.): 64
Takeoff Distance, Water (ft.): 2500
Landing Distance, Water (ft.): 2000
Range (Max Payload): 800 nm
Ferry Range: 1,450 nm

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