AIR FREIGHT CONTAINER SIZES

- 16 FT Pallet

- External Dimension (LxWxH): 4,970 x 2,430 x 2,430 (mm) - Maximum gross weight: 11,300 kg (24,991 lb) - Volumn : 26.8 m 3 / 946 ft 3 - Suitable for: B747, B747Combi

 

- AQ6

- External Dimension (LxWxH): 3,170 x 2,430 x 2,430 (mm) - Maximum gross weight: 6,804 kg (15,000 lb) - Volumn : 17.5 m 3 / 618 ft 3 - Suitable for: B747F, B747Combi

 

- AQ7

- External Dimension (LxWxH): 3,170 x 2,430 x 2,430 (mm) - Maximum gross weight: 6,800 kg (14,991 lb) - Volumn : 19.9 m 3 / 702 ft 3 - Suitable for: B747F, B747Combi

 

- M-6

- External Dimension (LxWxH): 6,040 x 2,430 x 2,430 (mm) - Maximum gross weight: 11,340 kg (25,000 lb) - Volumn : 33 m 3 / 1,165 ft 3 - Suitable for: B747F, B747Combi

Summary about ULDs

• IATA (International Air Transport Association) and ATA (Air Transport Association of America) have different designations for air containers. For example: A US Type LD-3 is equivalent to the IATA Type 8 container. We list the IATA designation first and then the ATA designation second.

• This guide lists and illustrates the primary air containers in use today. There are other types not listed that can be found in the IATA ULD Technical Manual.

• Specifications listed in metric measures of kilos and millimeters (kg, mm) are official IATA specifications. Pounds and inches are listed only as a point of reference.

• L x W x H = Length x Width x Height.

• Specifications listed are taken from IATA's "ULD Technical Manual." In practice, these specifications (dimensions and weight) may vary according to special aircraft configurations and ULD manufacturers.

• ULDs are generally classified as lower deck containers and upper deck containers. Lower deck containers generally have smaller base dimensions than upper deck containers as a result of the curvature of the airplane body.

• Since a great deal of cargo is carried on commercial passenger flights, there are generally more lower deck than upper deck containers.

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