Comparison of EADS CASA C-295 and Grumman HU-16 Albatross

Attribute	EADS CASA C-295 ×	Grumman HU-16 Albatross ×
General
Manufacturer	Airbus	Grumman
Model	EADS CASA C-295	Grumman HU-16 Albatross
Country	France	United States
Manufactured from (year)	1997	1949
Manufactured to (year)	-	1961
Type	Military Transport Planes	Amphibious
Icao	C295	U16
Performance
Engine	2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127G	2x Wright R-1820-76 Cyclone 9
Power, hp (hp)	2,644	1,425
Avionics	Honeywell RDR-1400C weather radar	-
Max cruise speed (km/h)	482	380
Approach speed (km/h)	324	130
Travel range (km)	4,815	4,593
Fuel economy (km/l)	-	0.724
Service ceiling (m)	7,620	6,553
Rate of climb (m/sec)	10.16	7.37
Take off distance (m)	844	762
Landing distance (m)	420	410
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	23,200	17,010
Max landing weight (kg)	20,700	14,965
Max payload (kg)	9,250	4,535
Fuel tank capacity (l)	7,647	6,469
Baggage volume (m³)	57	-
Dimensions
Seats	71	3
Cabin height (m)	1.9	1.93
Cabin width (m)	2.7	2.28
Cabin length (m)	12.7	7.98
Exterior length (m)	24.46	19.16
Tail height (m)	8.66	7.87
Fuselage diameter (m)	3.1	2.4
Wing span (m)	25.81	29.46
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets