Atlas Air began operations in 1992 when the late founder, Michael Chowdry, envisioned leasing freighter aircraft to other airlines on an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) contract basis. Atlas Air seized this opportunity in the air cargo sector and created a new industry. The first aircraft was a Boeing 747-200, and the all-Boeing fleet grew from there. Today, Atlas’ fleet includes 40 Boeing 747s (36 747-400s and 4 747-800s), giving them the title of the largest 747 operator currently. Since then the airline has accumulated industry and customer choice awards over the years.
Our Plane’s Story
N522MC, constructed as a 747-200B, was originally delivered to Thai Airways in December 1979. After many years with Thai, N522MC was converted to a 747-200SF (Special Freighter) and was delivered to Atlas Air, Inc. in April 1996. N522MC and their fleet of 747s have delivered millions of pounds of cargo all over the world, elevating the Atlas Mission “To be our Customer’s First Choice and Most Valued Partner.” In March 2012, N522MC was withdrawn from use and stored at MHV. MotoArt acquired this 747 in 2021 and preserved its original fuselage skin to create PlaneTags.
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Boeing 747 Atlas Air®️ - Tail - # N522MC
Characteristics:
- Manufacturer: Boeing
- Tail #: N522MC
- Empty weight: 375,100 lb
- Wing Span: 195 ft 8 in
- Length: 231 ft 10 in
- Height: 63 ft 5 in
Performance:
- Max Takeoff: 833,000 lb
- Range: 6,857 nmi
- Max Cruise Speed: 507 knots
- Ceiling: 45,000 ft
- Rate of Climb: 1,200 ft / minute
- Engine: 4 X GE CF6-50E2
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