Ford 4-AT / 5-AT Tri-Motor Family
The Ford Tri-Motor was a rugged all-metal transport that helped turn scheduled passenger flight into a practical service. Developed from William Stout's designs after Ford acquired his aircraft company, the 4-AT and 5-AT family carried passengers, mail, and freight for airlines and government operators around the world and became an enduring symbol of early commercial aviation.
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Identity
- Aliases
- Ford Tri-MotorFord Trimotor4-AT5-ATTin Goose
- Family Name
- Ford Tri-Motor
- Full Name
- Ford 4-AT / 5-AT Tri-Motor Family
- Roles
- airlinercargogeneral_aviationutility
- Status
- retired
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Crew Capacity
- 2
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Ford Tri-Motor was a rugged all-metal transport that helped turn scheduled passenger flight into a practical service. Developed from William Stout's designs after Ford acquired his aircraft company, the 4-AT and 5-AT family carried passengers, mail, and freight for airlines and government operators around the world and became an enduring symbol of early commercial aviation.
- First Flight Year
- 1,926
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- Creation Time
- August 7, 2026 at 04:51:59 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 7, 2026 at 04:51:59 UTC