Comparison of Curtiss C-46 Commando and Grumman HU-16 Albatross [S]ave
| Attribute |  Curtiss C-46 Commando × |  Grumman HU-16 Albatross × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Curtiss | Grumman |
| Model | Curtiss C-46 Commando | Grumman HU-16 Albatross |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1940 | 1949 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1945 | 1961 |
| Type | Military Transport Planes | Amphibious |
| Icao | C46 | U16 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-51 Double Wasp | 2x Wright R-1820-76 Cyclone 9 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 2,000 | 1,425 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 435 | 380 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 113 | 130 |
| Travel range (km) | 5,074 | 4,593 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | - | 0.724 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 7,468 | 6,553 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 5.97 | 7.37 |
| Take off distance (m) | 900 | 762 |
| Landing distance (m) | 762 | 410 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 21,772 | 17,010 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 20,412 | 14,965 |
| Max payload (kg) | 6,800 | 4,535 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 5,322 | 6,469 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 4 | 3 |
| Cabin height (m) | 2 | 1.93 |
| Cabin width (m) | 3 | 2.28 |
| Cabin length (m) | 14.6 | 7.98 |
| Exterior length (m) | 23.27 | 19.16 |
| Tail height (m) | 6.63 | 7.87 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Wing span (m) | 32.92 | 29.46 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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