"Overhead Bin Space & Army Transport Mark II" Topic

Will the Army Transport Mark II (approx. 14" tall) fit into the overhead bin compartment of a 747 (Air Canada – if it matters)? I know the overall dimensions of the bag is allowable as carry-on, but I want to know if it can go in height-wise (14"). Can't see turning the bag on its side as the figures would all fall out of their movement trays. Thanks for sharing any of your past experiences &/or aviation knowledge (the membership must have a pilot or aircraft engineer in its ranks). Dean

It is so variable, depending on the airline's configuration requirements, where you are sitting, how much other stuff passengers and crew are trying to stuff into the same locker, etc.

This gives a bit of background: link

Is the bag hard sided?

In the latter stages of overhead bin stuffing people tend to push and jam the final items with considerable force.

Thanks for the info, Gentlemen. I agree, it is hard to tell from the varied information.

Actually looking at most images of the bins – it appears the centers ones at least, pivot – so it really doesn't matter which way the bag is put in (except upside down) as the bag will rotate a bit

Dean

What's the weight of all your lead it the container? That may be a factor, too.

You wouldn't want your army to land on anyone's head, either. My wife is a cabin crew member. She tells me it is surprisingly common for luggage to fall out. That thing they say about being careful opening the lockers because stuff may move in flight isn't said for nothing.

Wow – thanks, I never thought about the weight – it's is kind of heavy – need to weigh it. It's a 3K point WAB army (all lead figures!). Dean

If the figures fall out when the case is on its side, you should get a different case, or pack the one you have differently.

The problem is they're individually based, but on unit movement stands – no way I could place all of them in individual compartments. I did, however, use the spare foam core to minimize their movement while on the trays.

BTW, I hadn't even though about the weight until Arteis mentioned it – the bag is approx. 11 pounds – about half of the max allowable. Best, Dean