Canadair North Star
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The Canadair North Star was a 1940s Canadian development of the Douglas C-54 - DC-4 aircraft. Instead of radial piston engines found on the Douglas design Canadair employed Rolls-Royce Merlin engines in order to achieve a 35 mph faster cruising speed. The prototype flew on 15 July 1946 and the type was selected by various airlines as well as by the RCAF. It provided reliable if noisy service throughout the 1950s and into the 1960s.

The Canadair North Star was built on a Douglas DC-4 airframe, using custom avionics and notoriously noisy Rolls-Royce Merlin 622, 1760 hp, Vee engines.1
delivering its new Canadair North Star (a version of the DC-4), and was able to deliver aircraft to Trans-Canada Airlines, Canadian Pacific Airlines and British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) well 2
pressurized aircraft - the Canadair North Star - was delivered in 1947. "Sun destinations" were gradually introduced with flights out of Eastern Canada to the Caribbean and to Florida.3
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Canadair North Star was a 1940s Canadian development of the Douglas C-54 / DC-4 aircraft. ...4
of the Canadair North Star that is undergoing restoration at the museum.5
people onboard the Canadair North Star were killed. RIP. An interesting article here: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl...6
a Canadair North Star applying the principles described in the book of Robert Mikesh. The following link drives you to a summary of these good practices.http://www.projectnorthstar.ca/html/northstarprimer/ch04.7
Trans-Canada Airlines Canadair North Star at London Heathrow in 1951 Trans-Canada Airlines Lockheed Super Constellation arriving at London (Heathrow) in 1954 Lockheed Super Constellation showing colour of TCA 8

Made by Canadair.

It is the successor of the Douglas DC-4 .

When I launched The Canadair North Star in 1982, I mentioned that I hoped to publish a book about the Canadair Argus and Yukon.9
Cubana Canadair North Star CF-TFC in Trans Canada Airlines livery Scottish Flyer Viscount 800 G-AVHK Trans Canada Airlines Canadair North Star CF-TFM Silver livery 10
Modeling the Canadair North Star in 1/72 scaleBy Geoff McDonellWith major modifications, the Heller DC-6 can become this Merlin-powered transport Rig with a jig!By Bruce BollenbachMaking 11
* A Canadair North Star registration G-ALHL crashed on its fourth attempt to land at Tripoli International Airport after a flight from 12
Inflight view of Canadair North Star of BOAC. Registered G-ALHG, it is serial number 154. BOAC named this their North Star's the Argonaut class.13
Canadair North Star, Argonaut Production 4 / Rolls Royce Merlin 620, 622, 624, 626 1725hp - 1760hp V-12 / 14
York, and the Canadair North Star which performed in both roles. These engines were basically military specification with some minor changes to suit the different operating environment.15
More Users
British Overseas Airways Corporation
Canadian Pacific Air Lines
Royal Canadian Air Force
Height Main
838.2
Height Alt
8.38 m
Predecessor
Douglas DC-4
Length Alt
28.89 m
Jet Or Prop
prop
Lists
* List of airliners* List of aircraft
Range Main
.
Loaded Weight Main
73000.0
Max Speed Alt
21180.0
Type Of Prop
piston engines
Introduced
1946
Max Speed Main
307
Developed From
Douglas DC-4
Capacity
52
Cruise Speed Main
282
Ceiling Main
36000.0
Number Built
71
Crew
Seven
Retired
1960.0
Span Main
3581.3999999999996
Cruise Speed Alt
19500.0
Area Main
1462.0
Primary user
Trans-Canada Air Lines
Span Alt
35.81 m
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Power Alt
1313.0
Engine(prop)
Rolls-Royce Merlin 622
Manufacturer
Canadair
Number Of Props
4
First Flight
15
Production End Year
1950
Loaded Weight Alt
33112.0
Power Main
1
760 hp
Production Start Year
1946
Empty Weight Alt
19731.0
Length Main
94
Area Alt
135.82 m²
Range Alt
6
Similar Aircraft
* Avro York* Boeing 307
Related
* Aviation Traders Carvair* Douglas DC-4 * Douglas C-54 Skymaster* Douglas DC-6 * Douglas DC-7
Empty Weight Main
43500.0
Ceiling Alt
10
970 m
Produced
1946
Category
Canadair aircraft
Canadian airliners 1940-1949

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