General Aviation GA-43
General Aviation Manufacturing Corporation (Atlantic Aircraft) · United States · first flew 1932 · airliner
The General Aviation GA-43 was a 1930s American single-engine low-wing airliner of considerable performance for its era, featuring an enclosed cabin and retractable undercarriage. It was developed by the Fokker-successor firm in the United States.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 13.31 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- 1930s American low-wing single-engine airliner
- Enclosed cabin with retractable undercarriage
- Clean monoplane with Wright Cyclone radial engine
A clean low-wing monoplane airliner with a large radial engine, retractable undercarriage, and a streamlined fuselage — advanced for its time but competing with the DC-2 era.
Specifications
- The General Aviation GA-43 has a length of 13.31 m (44 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.15 m (53 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 338 km/h (210 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 pilots + 10 passengers.
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History
The GA-43 was designed by Alexander Kartveli at General Aviation Manufacturing Corporation (formerly Atlantic Aircraft, successor to Fokker's US operations) in the early 1930s. It offered modern monoplane performance and was evaluated by airlines. A small number were built and operated in North America and Switzerland.
Variants
A small batch was built; some operated by Swissair and American Airlines.
Where you'll see it
Operated commercially in the US and Europe in the 1930s; Swissair used the type briefly on European routes.
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