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Air Cargo Capacity Reference
Typical payload and volume by aircraft
| Aircraft | Type | Payload | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 747-8 Freighter IATA 74N | Freighter / wide | 140,000 kg | 858.0 cbm |
| Boeing 747-400 Freighter IATA 74Y | Freighter / wide | 112,000 kg | 674.0 cbm |
| Boeing 777 Freighter IATA 77X | Freighter / wide | 102,000 kg | 653.0 cbm |
| Boeing 767-300 Freighter IATA 76F | Freighter / wide | 52,700 kg | 438.0 cbm |
| Boeing 737-800 Converted Freighter IATA 73F | Freighter / narrow | 23,900 kg | 141.0 cbm |
| Airbus A330-200 Freighter IATA 33X | Freighter / wide | 70,000 kg | 475.0 cbm |
| Airbus A350F | Freighter / wide | 109,000 kg | 695.0 cbm |
| Boeing 777-300ER (belly cargo) IATA 77W | Belly / wide | 20,000 kg | 200.0 cbm |
| Airbus A350-900 (belly cargo) IATA 359 | Belly / wide | 18,000 kg | 175.0 cbm |
| Airbus A321 (belly cargo) IATA 321 | Belly / narrow | 3,500 kg | 51.0 cbm |
| ATR ATR 72 Freighter IATA ATR | Freighter / regional | 8,200 kg | 75.0 cbm |
| Boeing 757-200 Freighter IATA 75F | Freighter / narrow | 32,800 kg | 239.0 cbm |
Figures are typical for planning. Actual payload and usable volume depend on the operator, cabin configuration, route length, fuel load and pallet build. Confirm with the carrier before committing to a booking.
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