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ATL-98 Carvair

Aviation Traders · Transport · Early Jet (1946–1969)

ATL-98 Carvair — Transport
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The Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair is a retired air ferry conversion developed by Freddie Laker's Aviation Traders (Engineering) Limited (ATL). Based on the Douglas DC-4, it has a capacity of 22 passengers in a rear cabin, and five cars loaded in at the front. It is powered by four radial engines.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Transport
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Manufacturer
Aviation Traders
Primary Role
Transport
Status
Retired
Service Entry
1962
Produced
21
Engine
4× 14-cylinder radial engines
Thrust / Power
1450 hp each
Length (ft)
102
Wingspan (ft)
117
Empty Weight (lb)
41365
MTOW (lb)
73800
Service Ceiling (ft)
18700
Range (mi)
2300
Max Speed (mph)
250