Grumman G-111 Albatross

Tuesday, December 03, 2013 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The Grumman G-111 Albatross is an amphibious aircraft from 1954, powered by two 1475 hp Curtis-Wright R-1820 Cyclone 9HE radial engines.
It has a substantial maximum takeoff weight of over 30,000 lbs (varying for land/water) and impressive dimensions with a wingspan of 96 ft 8 in and length of 62 ft 10 in.
Key performance figures include a maximum speed of 229 knots, a cruise speed of 145 knots, and a ferry range of 1,450 nautical miles, supported by a large fuel capacity of 1025 gallons.

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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 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

V_so (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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