Smallest plane you can drive a car into
Smallest plane you can drive a car into
Somewhat lighthearted (though you never know), I'm looking to solve the permanent issue with flying somewhere - you need a car when you arrive.
So, what's the smallest plane around that has a ramp for a small car...?
Answers on a postcard!
Sam.
So, what's the smallest plane around that has a ramp for a small car...?
Answers on a postcard!
Sam.
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Smallest plane you can drive a car into
The ability to carry a family car (of its era) was a design criterion of the Miles Aerovan:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miles_Aerovan
Then again, there is picture of one the Burnelli creations carrying a car beneath the fuselage - making a tour of car dealerships in the USA. Not a smallish plane, though.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miles_Aerovan
Then again, there is picture of one the Burnelli creations carrying a car beneath the fuselage - making a tour of car dealerships in the USA. Not a smallish plane, though.
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Get a couple of these instead and any “plane” can carry them (within reason):
https://www.diblasi.com/home.htm
https://www.diblasi.com/home.htm
Last edited by Squeegee Longtail; 20th Nov 2017 at 15:36.
Here ya go Sam, first one on a postcard as requested, second one demonstrates the capability you're after
Courtesy famgus.se/Postcards/Aviation/Airlines:
Courtesy strijdbewijs.nl/birds:
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Courtesy famgus.se/Postcards/Aviation/Airlines:
Courtesy strijdbewijs.nl/birds:
FP.
Back in the day ( 90’s) The Duke of Brabant Airforce out of Eindhoven tried carrying a chop top Mini in the bomb bay of their B-25 to drive the crews around at air shows.
If I’m not mistaken the ‘authorities’ axed that project.
If I’m not mistaken the ‘authorities’ axed that project.
You might consider the Short Sherpa, 3-30 freighter variant produced for the USAAF to haul engines around Yurrup. But first suggestion is the best one -- you can't beat the Five Ton Budgie, still earning its corn in remote areas such as the Arctic.
Getting back on topic, my vote would be for a Bristol Freighter. No need to skimp on the car in that case!
If only you could make THIS work (financially)
Maybe...I was told by Pencil 3
That's pilots for ya
I cannot remember that plan. The B-25 used to have a fixed cargo pallet in the bomb bay that held spare oil, some parts and crew luggage. On the bottom a large sign showed one of the sponsors when the bomb bay doors were opened. With that in place, I don't think a Mini would have fit as well. Sounds like a story that originated in the bar if you ask me
Funny how the question about the smallest plane ( ... ) and all and sundry try and come up with the smallest car. Who said reading is an art?