A guide produced by The Boeing Company that provides information on freighter aircraft (including non-Boeing aircraft) that are currently in service throughout the world. The “Freighter Aircraft Specifications and Capabilities” section separates freighter aircraft into five categories based on each type’s maximum payload capability. Within each category, aircraft are arranged alphabetically by manufacturer, and in turn, by ascending model variants. The payload-range information shown is based on typical international freighter mission rules, nominal performance, zero winds, sea-level takeoff and ISA conditions.
Cargo Aircraft Specifications
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Website for the major European aerospace company. Contains information, photos, multimedia items, and technical specifications for all current and out-of-production Airbus aircraft.
Airbus SAS is a global company with design and manufacturing facilities in France, Germany, the UK, and Spain, as well as subsidiaries in the U.S., China, and Japan. Headquartered in Toulouse, France, Airbus is a joint EADS Company with BAE Systems of the UK.
Air Cargo News (www.aircargonews.net)
An award-winning newsletter published every two weeks with over 100,000 readers in more than 170 countries. Annual subscription varies from US$50 to US$209 (depending on destination). The Website has additional resources for professionals in the air cargo industry.
AirFax (www.airtrading.co m)
An aviation market letter that provides up-to-date, accurate, and comprehensive information on the worldwide availability of commercial transport aircraft. Two editions of the market letter are produced: a Jet Transport Aircraft edition that provides information on the availability of DC-9 and larger jet aircraft, and a Regional & Commuter Aircraft edition that provides similar information for turboprop and regional jet aircraft.
Airliners.NET
This Website has a comprehensive database of photos, illustrations, and general specifications for all current and out-of-production commercial aircraft, including freighters. Technical information is found at www.airliners.net/info.
A-Z Worldwide Airfreight Directory (www.azfreight.co m)
Online resource for air cargo professionals. Includes a directory (by country) of airports, airlines, airline sales agents, cargo agents, freight forwarders, cargo handling agents, charter brokers, express operators/couriers, services and suppliers to air cargo agents/operators, and services and suppliers to the freighter/airports industries.
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Website for the American aerospace company. Contains information, photos, multimedia items and technical specifications for all current and out-of-production Boeing aircraft, including those acquired through the 1997 merger with McDonnell Douglas.
Civil Jet Aircraft Design
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This website has a database of downloadable files (in HTML and Microsoft Excel formats) containing specifications for the 70 most important commercial aircraft currently flying. Information is separated into three categories: 1) Aircraft specification and mass data; 2) Aircraft geometric data; and 3) Aircraft performance data. Data are intended for undergraduate students of aeronautical design and for professionals in the industry.
Freighter Reference Guide
A guide produced by The Boeing Company that provides information on freighter aircraft (including non-Boeing aircraft) that are currently in service throughout the world. The “Freighter Aircraft Specifications and Capabilities” section separates freighter aircraft into five categories based on each type’s maximum payload capability. Within each category, aircraft are arranged alphabetically by manufacturer, and in turn, by ascending model variants. The payload-range information shown is based on typical international freighter mission rules, nominal performance, zero winds, sea-level takeoff and ISA conditions. The Guide can be downloaded from many sites, including the International Air Cargo Association’s site at www.scribd.com and www.quikjet.co.in
Freighters Online (www.freightersonline.co m)
Comprehensive website that provides free access to specifications for all freighter aircraft and utility freighters, with cross-referencing and search capabilities. Includes complete listings of aircraft and freighters, ULD (unit load devices) and pallet characteristics, wingspans, loading specifications, structural payloads, and fuel capacities.
MD-11 General Specifications
Manufacturer
Boeing Corporation
First flight
January 10, 1990
Wingspan
169ft 6in/51.66m
Length
200ft 10 in/61.21m
Height
57ft 9in/17.6m
Ceiling
41,000ft
Range
6,500nm/12,038 km
Weight
Passenger: 295,600 lbs/134,082 kg
Power Plant
Three Pratt & Whitney PW4460/62
-or- General Electric CF6-80C2
Speed
550 knots/1,017 km/h/ 0.83mach
Crew
2
Accommodation
285-323-410 in three, two or one class configuration
MD-11F (Freighter)
Maximum Takeoff Weight
272,070 kg (502,000 lb)
Maximum Landing Weight
213,870 kg (471,500 lb)
Structural Payload
93,170 kg (205,400 lb)
Usable Volume
433m 3 (15,653ft)
Maximum Stack Height
98.25in (249.5 cm)
Forward Cargo Door
140in wide by 103.5in high (356 cm x 263 cm)
Lower Deck Capacity
5,566ft 3 (158m 3) of containerized or bulk cargo
ULD Accomodation
All standard industry containers.
Airbus A300-600F General Specifications
Manufacturer
Airbus Industries
First flight
2001
Wingspan
147ft 1in/44.84m
Length
177ft 5in/54.10m
Height
54ft 3in/16.54m
Ceiling
41,000ft
Range
1,950-2,650nm/3,650-4,850 km
Weight
300,900 lbs /136,363 kg
Power Plant
Two 262.4kN (59,000 lbs) General Electric CF6-80C2A1s
Speed
549knots /1,017 km/h/0.82mach
Crew
2
Payload
120,200 lbs/54,636 kg
Airbus A300-600 Freighter + Payload Mode
Maximum Takeoff Weight
168,000 kg (370,400 lb)
Maximum Landing Weight
143,300 kg (315,500 lb)
Bulk Hold Volume
11.27m3 (398ft3)
A300 and A310 Freighter Conversions
Typical conversion includes: installation of a 141in x 101in (3.58m x 2.57 m) main deck cargo door, floor reinforcement, a main deck cargo loading system, safety barrier net, smoke curtain, and additional fire-suppression equipment.
Cargo Loads for Converted Aircraft
Typical cargo loads for converted aircraft are:
A300 — 48 tonnes on up to 25 88in x 125in pallets, 21 carried on the main deck and four in the forward underfloor hold, or alternatively, up to 21 pallets on the main deck plus up to 23 LD3 containers in the underfloor holds.
A310 — 40 tonnes on up to 19 pallets, 16 on the main deck and three in the forward underfloor hold, or alternatively, up to 16 pallets on the main deck plus up to 15 LD3 containers in the underfloor holds.
Boeing 727 General Specifications
Manufacturer
Boeing Corporation
First flight
February 9, 1963
Wingspan
108ft/ 32.91m
Length
133ft 2in/40.59m
Height
34ft/10.36m
Ceiling
40,000ft
Range
3,000nm /5,556 km
Weight
80,600 lbs /36,560 kg
Power Plant
Three Pratt & Whitney JT8D7
Speed
529 knots /980 km/h /mach 0.80
Crew
3
Accommodation
94-131 in two or one class configuration
Boeing 727-100 Freighter
Maximum Takeoff Weight
72,580 kg (160,000 lb)
Maximum Landing Weight
62,510 kg (137,800 lb)
Structural Payload
15,650 kg (34,500 lb)
Usable Volume
99m3
(3,496ft3)
Boeing 727-200 Freighter
Maximum Takeoff Weight
78,020 kg (172,000 lb)
Maximum Landing Weight
66,0400 kg (150,000 lb)
Structural Payload
na
Usable Volume
137m3
(4,838ft3)
Boeing 747 General Specifications
Manufacturer
Boeing Corporation
Cargo Volume, Main Deck
21,347ft3 (605m3)
30 pallets, 96x125in (244 x 318 cm)
Cargo Volume, Lower Deck
5,600ft3 (159m3)
32 LD-1 containers
Cargo Volume, Bulk Cargo
520ft3 (15m3)
Maximum Payload
248,300 lbs (112,630 kg)
Optional 273,300 lbs (123,970 kg) available with maximum take-off-weight limitation
Engines Maximum Thrust
Pratt & Whitney PW4062 -63,300 lb (281.57 kN)
Rolls-Royce RB211-524H2-T – 59,500 lb (264.67 kN)
General Electric CF6-80C2B5F – 62,100 lb (276.23 kN)
Maximum Fuel Capacity
53,765 U.S. gal (203,515 L)
Maximum Takeoff Weight
875,000 lb (396,900 kg)
Maximum Range
4,445 nautical miles (8,232 km)
Typical city range:
Paris-New York
New York-Frankfurt
London-Beijing
Toyky-Sydney
Typical Cruise Speed at 35,000 feet
0.845mach, 560mph (901 km/h)
Wing Span
211ft 5in (64.4 m)
Overall Length
231ft 10in (70.7 m)
Tail Height
63ft 8in (19.4 m)
Interior Cabin Width
20 ft (6.1 m)
Boeing 757 General Specifications
Manufacturer
Boeing Corporation
First flight
February 19, 1982
Wingspan
124ft 10in/38.05m
Length
155ft 3in/47.32m
Height
44 ft. 6in/13.56m
Ceiling
41,000ft
Range
3,928nm /7,275 km
Weight
128,730 lbs /58,391 kg
Power plant
Two RollsRoyce RB211535C / RB211535E4 -or-
Pratt & Whitney PW2037 / PW2040
Speed
530knots /982 km/h/0.80mach
Crew
2
Accommodation
192-239 in two or one class configuration
Boeing 757-200 Freighter
Maximum Takeoff Weight
115,670 kg (255,000 lb)
Maximum Landing Weight
95,260 kg (210,000 lb)
Structural Payload
31,750 kg (70,000 lb)
Usable Volume
187m3 (6,603ft3)
Boeing 767 General Specifications
Manufacturer
Boeing Corporation
First flight:
January 30, 1986
Wingspan:
156 ft 1in/47.6m
Length:
180 ft 3in/54.9m
Height:
52 ft/15.8m
Ceiling:
41,000ft
Range:
6,115nm /11,325 km
Weight:
196,000 lbs /88,904 kg
(199,600 lbs /90,537 kg -extended range)
Power plant:
Two Pratt & Whitney PW4062 -or- General Electric CF6-80C2B7F -or- Rolls Royce RB211-514H
Speed:
530knots/982 km/h /0.80mach
Crew:
2
Accommodation:
218-269-351 in three, two or one class passenger
configuration / 60.5 tons as freighter
Boeing 767-300 Freighter
Maximum Takeoff Weight
188,880 kg (412,000 lb)
Maximum Landing Weight
147,870 kg (326,000 lb)
Structural Payload
54,840 kg (120,900 lb)
Usable Volume
336m3 (11,865ft3)
DC-8 General Specifications
Manufacturer
McDonnell-Douglas Corporation, now Boeing Corporation
First flight:
May 30, 1958
Wingspan:
142ft 5in/43.41m
Length:
150ft 6in/45.87m
Height:
42ft 4in/12.91m
Ceiling:
35,000ft
Range:
4,800nm /8,890 km
Weight:
126,525 lbs /57,391 kg (-30) -to-
153,749 lbs / 69,739 kg (-63)
Power plant:
Four Pratt & Whitney JT3D
Speed:
500 knots / 926 km/h / 0.76mach
Crew:
3
Accommodation:
132-144-179 in three, two or one class configuration (Freighter: 17 tons)
DC-8 Model 62AF
Maximum Takeoff Weight
147,420 kg (335,000 lb)
Maximum Landing Weight
113,400 kg (250,000 lb)
Structural Payload
42,640 kg (94,000 lb)
Usable Volume
198m3 (6,992ft3)
DC-8 Model 62AFa
Maximum Takeoff Weight
158,760 kg (350,000 lb)
Maximum Landing Weight
113,400 kg (250,000 lb)
Structural Payload
42,640 kg (94,000 lb)
Usable Volume
198m3 (6,992ft3)
DC-8 Model 63AF
Maximum Takeoff Weight
161,030 kg (355,000 lb)
Maximum Landing Weight
124,740 kg (275,000 lb)
Structural Payload
52,620 kg (116,000 lb)
Usable Volume
252m3 (8,900ft3)