Canadair CL-44J · HK-3148-X · LAS Lineas Aereas Suramericanas

Canadair CL-44J illustration in LAS Lineas Aereas Suramericanas livery Illustrative image; it may differ from the actual aircraft.

Canadair CL-44J

CL44-39Written off
RegistrationCOHK-3148-X
Verified aircraft dataagainst the official civil aviation registerWhat does this badge mean?Using its former registration (N4998S), we checked that this aircraft’s serial number and model match the official civil aviation register: FAA (United States), data as of Oct 8, 2026.That makes its identity more reliable. The verification expires after 12 months: if the register stops confirming it, the badge disappears.How we verify
OperatorLAS Lineas Aereas Suramericanas
7operators
0incidents
0accidents
0logbook years
0photos

Canadair CL-44J. Operated for Loftleidir Icelandic, Cargolux and LAS Lineas Aereas Suramericanas.

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Technical data

ManufacturerCanadair
MSN39
VerificationIdentity verified against the official register of FAA (United States) under its former registration N4998S · Oct 8, 2026

The model · Canadair CL-44

Figures for the CL-44D4 variant, the most representative of the family

Length41.7 m137 ft
Wingspan43.4 m142 ft
Height11.8 m39 ft
Range4,627 km2,498 NMWith a typical passenger load
Cruise speed621 km/h335 ktMach 0.58
Service ceiling9,144 m30,000 ftIt flies above Everest (1.0 times its height)
Maximum take-off weight95,254 kg209,999 lb
Maximum payload54,906 kg121,047 lbIts 160 passengers with baggage would weigh about 16.0 t; the rest is fuel and cargo
Typical capacity160 passengersUp to 178 in a high-density layout
Endurance7 h 27 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

The type first flew in 1959 (67 years ago) · About 39 units built · Production ended in 1965

Figures for the type, not for this particular aircraft: each variant and each configuration changes something. They are shown in both systems used in aviation.

Flight logbook

Under research

Aircraft chronology

Mar 13, 1966
Delivered to Loftleidir Icelandic as TF-LLI.
Jul 20, 1971
Transferred to Cargolux
Transferred to Cargolux.
Dec 5, 1977
Transferred to Aero Uruguay
Transferred to Aero Uruguay.
Nov 5, 1978
Transferred to Cargosur
Transferred to Cargosur.
Apr 1, 1986

Operators

1966-03-13
Registration TF-LLI
1971-07-20
Registration TF-LLI
1977-12-05
Registration CX-BJV · Lessor: Cargolux
1978-11-05
Registration N4998S
—
Registration N4998S
1986-04-01
Registration HK-3148-X

In memoriam

This aircraft suffered a serious accident or hull loss. Out of respect for what happened and for the people who may have been affected, this record does not enable the register of memories.

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

Vuelopedia. “Canadair CL-44J · HK-3148-X · LAS Lineas Aereas Suramericanas.” Fundación Poderia. Last modified October 15, 2026. https://vuelopedia.org/en/aircraft/CL44-39.

Harvard

Vuelopedia (2026) Canadair CL-44J · HK-3148-X · LAS Lineas Aereas Suramericanas. Available at: https://vuelopedia.org/en/aircraft/CL44-39 (Accessed: 16 October 2026).

BibTeX

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  author       = {{Vuelopedia}},
  title        = {{Canadair CL-44J · HK-3148-X · LAS Lineas Aereas Suramericanas}},
  publisher    = {Fundación Poderia},
  year         = {2026},
  date         = {2026-10-15},
  url          = {https://vuelopedia.org/en/aircraft/CL44-39},
  howpublished = {\url{https://vuelopedia.org/en/aircraft/CL44-39}},
  urldate      = {2026-10-16},
  note         = {Accessed 2026-10-16}
}

Wikipedia

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