Types Of Cargo Planes

For the international transport of goods, the models of the Airbus and Boeing brands are usually used. In any case, it is expected that in the coming year's capacities will be expanded due to the increase in international trade.

Airbus 319, 320 and 321

The Airbus 320 and the Airbus 321 is a cargo charter aircraft that has an operating range of 3500 to 5600 km. This aircraft can load a line of pallets with the same base size as a larger aircraft, but with a lower height.

• The Airbus 319 is an aircraft only for loose cargo.
• Airbus 320 No. of Pallets: 4 + Loose cargo | Volume: 19 m 3 | Capacity: 1.5 tons

Airbus 330 and Airbus 340

The Airbus 340 has 4 turbines and a range of 12,000 to 15,000 km. It has wide cargo bays for pallets, as well as a rear cargo bay in bulk

It is equipped with large loading doors on its front and rear, for loading pallets or containers of 88 "X 125" or 96 "X 125".

• Airbus 330-200 and Airbus 340-200 No. of Pallets: 5 + Loose freight | Volume: 64.5 m 3 | Capacity: 10.3 tons.
• Airbus 340-300 No. of Pallets: 7 + Loose cargo | Volume: 100.4 m 3 | Capacity: 16 tons

Boeing 737

The Boeing 737 has two central cargo bays and reaches an operating range of 2700 to 4650 km depending on the type of ship.

• Boeing 737-300 No. of Pallets: Loose load | Volume: 15 m 3 | Capacity: 2 tons.
• Boeing 737-500 No. of Pallets: Loose load | Volume: 13 m 3 | Capacity: 2 tons

Boeing 777-200

The Boeing 777-200 reaches a range of 12,000 km with loading bays in front and behind, for loading 88 "and 125" or 96 "x 125" pallets.

• The behaviour for loose cargo is located at the rear of the aircraft.
• No. of Pallets: 6 + Loose load | Volume: 80 m 3 | Capacity: 18 tons

Boeing 747

The standard Boeing 747 operates in a mixed manner between cargo and passengers, with an operating range of up to 13,300 km for the 400 model. The Boeing 747 has loading bays for pallets on its front and rear.

• It is equipped with large doors for loading pallets or 88 "or 96" x 125 "containers.
• Boeing 747-200 No. of Pallets: 6 + Loose load | Volume: 83 m 3 | Capacity: 13 tons.
• Boeing 747-300 No. of Pallets: 6 + Loose load | Volume: 76 m 3 | Capacity: 12 tons.
• Freighters: Transport only cargo

Boeing 747-400 ERF

From a commercial point of view, this aircraft offers important differences with its predecessors since it has a greater cargo volume of up to 112 tons. It also has greater capacity, particularly with additional pallets on the main deck and 40% more operating range at maximum load capacity. It also allows the possibility of six seats per flight for customers accompanying your cargo.

No. of Pallets: 39 + Loose cargo | Volume: 674 m 3 | Capacity: 112 tons

Boeing 747 F Freighter

Designed as a cargo plane, the Boeing 747F has a reinforced cabin floor and little resembles the standard passenger Boeing 747. The ship is equipped with a side door or on its nose (depending on the model) and can load twenty-nine 96 "x 125" pallets or containers on the main deck, nine pallets on the bottom and loose cargo in bulk.

• No. of Pallets: 38 + Loose cargo | Volume: 669 m 3 | Capacity: 107 tons.
• Super transport: They transport cargo with excess dimensions.

Airbus 300-600 ST

This is the kind of airplane designed to transport large cargo. If you need to transport a helicopter or even an airplane, you need a Super Transporter.

• It has a flight range with 47 tons of cargo of 1,667 km.
• This aircraft has a huge cargo area located underneath the cabin, allowing the cargo to fill almost the entire length of the plane.
• The gigantic door in the front of the loading bay opens completely.
• No. of Pallets: Depends on the load | Volume: 1,400 m 3 | Capacity: 47 tons.

Antonov 225 Mriya

The largest transporter in the world. With a load capacity of more than 250 tons, it can carry not only one, but 3 or 4 military tanks.

• It has a flight range with 200 tons of cargo of 4,000 km.

This aircraft was originally designed in Ukraine for the Soviet version of the space shuttle. This project was put on hold, and the plane was on the ground since the early nineties. It was recently restored and made its first test flight on May 7, 2001.

• The length of its wings together is almost the size of a football field, and its cargo bay can carry 80 cars.
• No. of Pallets: Depends on the load | Volume: 1,300 m 3 | Capacity: 250 tons

Cargo planes fulfil the functions of housing passengers' belongings, goods transports or military uses. The medium-term outlook is for this market to continue growing.