Derelict Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boats in a boneyard, showing faded paint and gutted cockpits—a historic WWII maritime patrol legend at its end-of-life.
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Spotter's notes
A heap of metal is getting ready for the smelter, just off base near Davis Monthan AFB
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
HU-16 Albatross
Model
HU-16
Manufacturer
Grumman
Livery
Faded former military/Coast Guard markings, some remnants of rescue/surveillance paint
Military
Military
Technicals
Thrust
895 hp (668 kW) per engine
Wingspan
31.7 m
Length
19.5 m
Height
6.15 m
MTOW
16,066 kg
Range
4,030 km
Capacity
Up to 9 crew, capacity for 20 passengers/troops or equivalent cargo
Cruise Speed
178 km/h
Noise Rating
Not rated (pre-ICAO standards, very loud radial engine)
Location
Airport Code
DMA/KDMA
Airport Name
Davis Monthan Air Force Base