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Aircraft Specifications Charter Basics
*These are maximum cubic capacities. However, on average, actual useable cubic capacity is 85% of these figures.
**These aircraft are not normally used for inter-continental operations, e.g. ex-Asia to North America; ex-Europe to North America, etc.
Aircraft Specifications
Cargo Aircraft Basics (maximum payload,maximum cubic capacity, maximum cargo door sizes)There are many different types and configurations of cargo aircraft. A list of those most commonly used are provided below.
Specifications listed are typical of these aircraft. Exact configurations/specifications may vary by aircraft and/or aircraft operator.
Charter Basics - Qualifying Your Needs
In order to provide the most effective solution to your charter needs, the following information is essential:- ⊙Origin and destination airport cities
- ⊙Commodity description
- ⊙Estimated ready date or date range of shipment at origin
- ⊙Required arrival date at destination
- ⊙Total actual weight
- ⊙Total cubic meters or cubic feet
- ⊙Description and dimensions of individual pieces exceeding 318 cms (125") length; 254 cms (100") width or 216 cms (85" height)
- ⊙Description and weight of individual pieces exceeding 5,000 kgs (11,000 lbs)
- ⊙UN numbers for cargo classified as Dangerous Goods
