Page 106 - Beginner's Guide to Aviation

GROUND OPERATIONS
Cargo can be transported in different types of aircraft... - Passenger aircraft
Upper deck (carries passengers)
Lower deck (carries cargo)
Main deck (carries passengers)
- Combi aircraft
Upper deck (carries passengers)
Main deck (carries passengers)
B747 Passenger Aircraft
Lower deck (carries cargo)
- Freighter aircraft
Upper deck (seats)
Lower deck (carries cargo)
Main deck (carries cargo)
Main deck (carries cargo only)
Bulk hold (carries loose cargo)
B747 Freighter Aircraft
B747 Combi Aircraft
FUN FACT:
The world’s largest freighter aircraft is the Antonov An-225 which has a capacity of 250 tonnes (250,000 kg) and it carried the world’s longest piece of cargo which was about 42m long.
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