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The CargoLifter AG CL 160 super-heavy lift cargo airship was designed to transport very heavy objects more economically, being able to deliver its payload directly to the desired 'drop off' point.
The CargoLifter AG CL 160 super-heavy lift cargo airship was designed to transport very heavy objects more economically, being able to deliver its payload directly to the desired 'drop off' point.
 The CL 160 is able to lift very heavy awkward loads, and deliver them to difficult locations, such as mountainous or jungle terrain where traditional logistics would struggle.
The CL 160 is able to lift very heavy awkward loads, and deliver them to difficult locations, such as mountainous or jungle terrain where traditional logistics would struggle.
 The CargoLifter CL 160 derives its name from its designed payload capacity of 160t.
The CargoLifter CL 160 derives its name from its designed payload capacity of 160t.
CargoLifter AG have constructed a headquarters hangar capable of housing their CL 160 fleet at a site located on the former military airfield of Brand, 60km south of Berlin.
CargoLifter AG have constructed a headquarters hangar capable of housing their CL 160 fleet at a site located on the former military airfield of Brand, 60km south of Berlin.
The vast scale of CargoLifter's hangar base is shown here relative to the Statue of Liberty.
The vast scale of CargoLifter's hangar base is shown here relative to the Statue of Liberty.
 The FF-1080 aircraft is an all-aluminium, twin-engine, high-wing, un-pressurised, fixed-gear, single-pilot, turboprop aircraft specifically designed as a utility air freight transport system.
The FF-1080 aircraft is an all-aluminium, twin-engine, high-wing, un-pressurised, fixed-gear, single-pilot, turboprop aircraft specifically designed as a utility air freight transport system.
The FF-1080 is designed to maximise cargo capacity.
The FF-1080 is designed to maximise cargo capacity.
 The FF-1080 can be loaded from the side.
The FF-1080 can be loaded from the side.
 The FF-1080 aircraft has the capacity to carry standard industry air containers on short- to medium-range / medium-density routes.
The FF-1080 aircraft has the capacity to carry standard industry air containers on short- to medium-range / medium-density routes.
The FF-1080 has a wing area of 288ft².
The FF-1080 has a wing area of 288ft².
 The FF-1080 aircraft can also be loaded from the rear.
The FF-1080 aircraft can also be loaded from the rear.
 The manufacturers claim that the FF-1080 is the only short-haul, heavy-lift containerised feeder aircraft capable of cost-effectively transporting six revenue tons over 400 miles from airfields with less than 3,000ft of runway.
The manufacturers claim that the FF-1080 is the only short-haul, heavy-lift containerised feeder aircraft capable of cost-effectively transporting six revenue tons over 400 miles from airfields with less than 3,000ft of runway.
The A300-600ST Beluga - Super Transporter.
The A300-600ST Beluga - Super Transporter.
 Airbus uses Beluga aircraft for transporting large assembled sections of the fuselage and wings of aircraft.
Airbus uses Beluga aircraft for transporting large assembled sections of the fuselage and wings of aircraft."
 The A300-600ST is derived from the A300-600R wide-bodied medium and long range airliner.
The A300-600ST is derived from the A300-600R wide-bodied medium and long range airliner.
The large single piece main cargo door swings forwards and upwards providing access to the cargo compartment.
The large single piece main cargo door swings forwards and upwards providing access to the cargo compartment.
 The Beluga has also carried the aluminium fuel tank for a spacecraft and a space station payload for NASA.
The Beluga has also carried the aluminium fuel tank for a spacecraft and a space station payload for NASA.
 The cargo hold is 7.08m high and 7.04m wide with a usable length of 37.70m.
The cargo hold is 7.08m high and 7.04m wide with a usable length of 37.70m.
The Beluga has been used to transport a chemical tank and its supports weighing 45t.
The Beluga has been used to transport a chemical tank and its supports weighing 45t.
 The Beluga is capable of carrying loads up to 47t over a distance of 900 nautical miles.
The Beluga is capable of carrying loads up to 47t over a distance of 900 nautical miles.
 Beluga has regularly transported the fuselage of an A340, the wings of the Airbus A340 or two wingsets of the A320.
Beluga has regularly transported the fuselage of an A340, the wings of the Airbus A340 or two wingsets of the A320.
Beluga being loaded with a helicopter.
Beluga being loaded with a helicopter.
 Antonov's fleet of An-124s has been increased to eight with a possible ninth aircraft in the pipeline.
Antonov's fleet of An-124s has been increased to eight with a possible ninth aircraft in the pipeline.
 An-124 transporting 110t of mine clearance equipment and relief supply to Southern Angola for a charitable organisation.
An-124 transporting 110t of mine clearance equipment and relief supply to Southern Angola for a charitable organisation.
The An-124 is designed for long-range delivery and air dropping of heavy- and large-size cargo, including machines, equipment and troops.
The An-124 is designed for long-range delivery and air dropping of heavy- and large-size cargo, including machines, equipment and troops.
 An-124 loaded with an F-5 fighter of the Botswana Defence Force.
An-124 loaded with an F-5 fighter of the Botswana Defence Force.
 An-124-100 loading boats for the America's Cup.
An-124-100 loading boats for the America's Cup.
Three Chinook helicopters of the Dutch Air Force were transported in one An-124 by Antonov Airlines. The Chinooks were part of the UN mission in Kosovo and Albania.
Three Chinook helicopters of the Dutch Air Force were transported in one An-124 by Antonov Airlines. The Chinooks were part of the UN mission in Kosovo and Albania.
 Bell 214ST helicopter being loaded into an Antonov An-124 freighter.
Bell 214ST helicopter being loaded into an Antonov An-124 freighter.
 Antonov hold the world record for carrying the heaviest single piece of cargo by air, taking a 124t power plant generator from Dusseldorf, Germany to New Delhi, India.
Antonov hold the world record for carrying the heaviest single piece of cargo by air, taking a 124t power plant generator from Dusseldorf, Germany to New Delhi, India.
The fuselage nose can be hinged upwards to open the front cargo hatch.
The fuselage nose can be hinged upwards to open the front cargo hatch.
 There is a cargo hatch in the rear fuselage to speed up the cargo loading and unloading.
There is a cargo hatch in the rear fuselage to speed up the cargo loading and unloading.
 The An-124's heavy-duty multi-leg landing gear.
The An-124's heavy-duty multi-leg landing gear.
The SkyCat hybrid air vehicles combine lighter-than-air airship technology with air-cushioned hovercraft technology.
The SkyCat hybrid air vehicles combine lighter-than-air airship technology with air-cushioned hovercraft technology.
 The vehicle will be built in three variants (Skycat 20, SkyCat 200 and SkyCat 1000) with payload capacities from 20,000kg to one million kg.
The vehicle will be built in three variants (Skycat 20, SkyCat 200 and SkyCat 1000) with payload capacities from 20,000kg to one million kg.
 Four views of the SkyCat 20, showing the double-hull shape which provides lift from the aerodynamic design and from the helium inside.
Four views of the SkyCat 20, showing the double-hull shape which provides lift from the aerodynamic design and from the helium inside.
The remotely controlled Sky Kitten prototype, which is 13m long.
The remotely controlled Sky Kitten prototype, which is 13m long.
 The Sky Kitten prototype first flew in 2000, a proof of principle for the lifting body and the air-cushioned landing system.
The Sky Kitten prototype first flew in 2000, a proof of principle for the lifting body and the air-cushioned landing system.
 The first SkyCat will be the SkyCat 20 for which the first flight is anticipated in 2005/2006.
The first SkyCat will be the SkyCat 20 for which the first flight is anticipated in 2005/2006.
SkyCat 20 could be used for roles including firefighting.
SkyCat 20 could be used for roles including firefighting.
 SkyCat can hover on station for extended periods, making it ideal for loading/unloading cargo at sea.
SkyCat can hover on station for extended periods, making it ideal for loading/unloading cargo at sea.
 The Boeing 747-400ER (extended range) cargo jet takes off for the first time, from Paine Field in Everett, Washington.
The Boeing 747-400ER (extended range) cargo jet takes off for the first time, from Paine Field in Everett, Washington.
KLM's first new all-cargo airplane, a Boeing 747-400ER (extended range) Freighter, leaves Boeing's Paine Field in Everett, Washington, for KLM's home base in the Netherlands.
KLM's first new all-cargo airplane, a Boeing 747-400ER (extended range) Freighter, leaves Boeing's Paine Field in Everett, Washington, for KLM's home base in the Netherlands.
 Cargolux, the Luxembourg-based freight carrier, has ordered its 14th Boeing 747-400 Freighter.
Cargolux, the Luxembourg-based freight carrier, has ordered its 14th Boeing 747-400 Freighter.
 The freighter's nose cargo door and large side cargo doors allow fast cargo loading and unloading.
The freighter's nose cargo door and large side cargo doors allow fast cargo loading and unloading.
The construction of the 747-400ER Extended Range Freighter at the Boeing factory in Everett, Washington. The freighter, one of three ordered by KLM, has a range of 9,032km.
The construction of the 747-400ER Extended Range Freighter at the Boeing factory in Everett, Washington. The freighter, one of three ordered by KLM, has a range of 9,032km.
 Nippon Cargo Airlines will receive three Boeing 747-400 Freighters during 2005 and 2006. The aircraft will operate on the carrier's Japan-Europe and Japan-North America routes.
Nippon Cargo Airlines will receive three Boeing 747-400 Freighters during 2005 and 2006. The aircraft will operate on the carrier's Japan-Europe and Japan-North America routes.
 Boeing announced the launch of the 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter in January 2004. This artist impression shows the converted freighter which is identical to the 747-400 production freighter.
Boeing announced the launch of the 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter in January 2004. This artist impression shows the converted freighter which is identical to the 747-400 production freighter.
The 747-400F carries 113,000kg (124t) of cargo up to 8,240km.
The 747-400F carries 113,000kg (124t) of cargo up to 8,240km.
 Cathay Pacific Airways is the launch customer for the 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter, with an initial agreement to convert six, with options on a further six, 747-400 passenger airplanes into freighters.
Cathay Pacific Airways is the launch customer for the 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter, with an initial agreement to convert six, with options on a further six, 747-400 passenger airplanes into freighters.
 The launch customer for the A310-200F freighter was Federal Express.
The launch customer for the A310-200F freighter was Federal Express.
The low empty weight and wide body with large fuselage cross-section of the A310 provides fast and efficient cargo handling and good freight volume.
The low empty weight and wide body with large fuselage cross-section of the A310 provides fast and efficient cargo handling and good freight volume.
 Internal view of the upper deck during conversion.
Internal view of the upper deck during conversion.
 The passenger cabin floor is replaced by a higher strength floor for high running loads. Ball mats and roller tracks, used for loading containers, are fitted.
The passenger cabin floor is replaced by a higher strength floor for high running loads. Ball mats and roller tracks, used for loading containers, are fitted.
Hangar 222 at the EFW facility in Dresden. The company has the capacity to carry out 14 aircraft freighter conversions per year.
Hangar 222 at the EFW facility in Dresden. The company has the capacity to carry out 14 aircraft freighter conversions per year.
 The A380-800F is the freighter version of Airbus's A380 wide-bodied 'superjumbo' passenger aircraft.
The A380-800F is the freighter version of Airbus's A380 wide-bodied 'superjumbo' passenger aircraft.
 The A380 freighter can carry a 150t payload, comprising 71 large cargo pallets or containers.
The A380 freighter can carry a 150t payload, comprising 71 large cargo pallets or containers.
The A380 flight deck has an integrated modular avionics suite with eight 15cm x 20cm liquid crystal displays.
The A380 flight deck has an integrated modular avionics suite with eight 15cm x 20cm liquid crystal displays.
 Model of the A380 fuselage cross-section, showing the three-deck structure.
Model of the A380 fuselage cross-section, showing the three-deck structure.
 The A380 passenger aircraft in the colours of the Emirates airline, which has 45 aircraft on order.
The A380 passenger aircraft in the colours of the Emirates airline, which has 45 aircraft on order.
The vertical tail plane for the first A380 aircraft was delivered to the Toulouse final assembly facility by a Beluga Super Transporter.
The vertical tail plane for the first A380 aircraft was delivered to the Toulouse final assembly facility by a Beluga Super Transporter.
 The A380 in its assembly jigs at the Airbus A380 assembly facility in Toulouse.
The A380 in its assembly jigs at the Airbus A380 assembly facility in Toulouse.
 Rolls-Royce's first Trent 900 engine for the A380 began flight evaluations on the Airbus A340-300 testbed aircraft in May 2004.
Rolls-Royce's first Trent 900 engine for the A380 began flight evaluations on the Airbus A340-300 testbed aircraft in May 2004.
The engine options for the A380 passenger and freighter aircraft are the GE and P&W Alliance GP7200 and the Rolls-Royce Trent 900.
The engine options for the A380 passenger and freighter aircraft are the GE and P&W Alliance GP7200 and the Rolls-Royce Trent 900.
 The range of the A380-800F is 10,410km while the range of the passenger aircraft is 15,000km.
The range of the A380-800F is 10,410km while the range of the passenger aircraft is 15,000km.
 The 767-300F freighter is in service with All Nippon Airways (ANA).
The 767-300F freighter is in service with All Nippon Airways (ANA).
The all-digital flight deck of the 767-300F includes a Honeywell FCS-700 flight control system, and EFIS-700 electronic flight information system.
The all-digital flight deck of the 767-300F includes a Honeywell FCS-700 flight control system, and EFIS-700 electronic flight information system.
 The 767-300F freighter entered service in 1995 and over 80 aircraft have been sold.
The 767-300F freighter entered service in 1995 and over 80 aircraft have been sold.
 Cutaway diagram of the 757-300F showing cargo carrying configuration.
Cutaway diagram of the 757-300F showing cargo carrying configuration.
Boeing 767-300 taking off from Boeing's Everett airfield in Seattle.
Boeing 767-300 taking off from Boeing's Everett airfield in Seattle.
 The 767-300F has a cargo capacity of 336.5m³ on the main cargo deck and 117.5m³ on the lower deck.
The 767-300F has a cargo capacity of 336.5m³ on the main cargo deck and 117.5m³ on the lower deck.
 The 767-300F is powered by twin high-by-pass ratio turbofan engines, either General Electric CF6-800C2B7F, Pratt & Whitney PW4062 or Rolls-Royce RB211-524H.
The 767-300F is powered by twin high-by-pass ratio turbofan engines, either General Electric CF6-800C2B7F, Pratt & Whitney PW4062 or Rolls-Royce RB211-524H.
The Boeing 777F freighter is based on the 777-200LR Worldliner passenger aircraft and includes a state-of-the-art flight deck, fly-by-wire system, advanced wing and raked wingtips.
The Boeing 777F freighter is based on the 777-200LR Worldliner passenger aircraft and includes a state-of-the-art flight deck, fly-by-wire system, advanced wing and raked wingtips.
 The official launch of the Boeing 777 Freighter was held on 24 May 2005. Air France has ordered five 777 Freighters with options for three additional aircraft.
The official launch of the Boeing 777 Freighter was held on 24 May 2005. Air France has ordered five 777 Freighters with options for three additional aircraft.
 The Boeing 777F has a range of 4,895 miles (9,065km), allowing operation between city pairs such as Los Angeles and London, Tokyo and San Francisco and Paris and Hong Kong.
The Boeing 777F has a range of 4,895 miles (9,065km), allowing operation between city pairs such as Los Angeles and London, Tokyo and San Francisco and Paris and Hong Kong.
Emirates Airlines ordered 42 Boeing 777 aircraft, including eight 777 freighters in November 2005. Emirates will become the world's largest operator of the 777 aircraft family.
Emirates Airlines ordered 42 Boeing 777 aircraft, including eight 777 freighters in November 2005. Emirates will become the world's largest operator of the 777 aircraft family.
 Iceland's Avion Group became the second customer for the Boeing 777 Freighter in September 2005. The freighters will be operated by Air Atlanta Icelandic, the world's largest Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) service provider.
Iceland's Avion Group became the second customer for the Boeing 777 Freighter in September 2005. The freighters will be operated by Air Atlanta Icelandic, the world's largest Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) service provider.
 The Boeing 777 freighter accommodates up to 27 standard pallet-sized loads on its main deck, ten pallets in the lower cargo hold and an additional 17m³ (600ft³) of bulk cargo.
The Boeing 777 freighter accommodates up to 27 standard pallet-sized loads on its main deck, ten pallets in the lower cargo hold and an additional 17m³ (600ft³) of bulk cargo.
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