Types of Aircraft for Cargo Transportation

The AN 12 aircraft is a cargo aircraft, which is an all-metal, free-bearing highplane with a straight wing. The landing gear of the aircraft is notable for its high cross-country ability, due to which the AN 12 can easily take off from unpaved airfields. Loading is carried out through cargo hatch with ramp located in rear part of fuselage and allowing free passage of large-size equipment. Unloading is possible by the same method or by dropping cargo on parachutes. The process of loading-unloading and mooring is greatly facilitated by an onboard loading device capable of lifting objects weighing up to 2.5 tons, and a winch that pulls non-self-propelled cargo into the cabin. Delivery of cargoes from China, Japan, Korea, European countries, North and South America with the help of AN 12 aircraft allows transportation of goods with a total weight of up to 18000 kg in one voyage.

AN 22 Antey aircraft is made under the highplane scheme. The design provides for a cargo hatch of considerable dimensions – 4.4 x 16 m. Besides, the aircraft is equipped with a sloping ramp that can be installed on different levels and four telphers, each of which has a lifting capacity of 2.5 tons. The ramp and telphers make the AH 22 independent from the availability of loading and unloading devices at airfields. There is also a possibility of large-sized cargo transportation on the external suspension: on the fuselage or under the wing. Multistage 12-wheel landing gear, characterized by high cross-country ability, allows not only to land on the ground and take off from it, but also to land even in case of failure of one or two struts or failure of shock absorbers of pneumatics and struts. Thanks to such characteristics, the delivery of goods from China, North America and other major economic centers of the world becomes not only fast, but also as safe as possible, and the unique payload capacity of this aircraft (up to 50,000 kg) allows you to save and transport the entire cargo in one flight.

A transport aircraft AN 26 is traditionally used for transportation of cargoes and small-sized equipment within the range of up to 2000 km. This craft is noted for its remarkable stability and ease of control, due to which the airplane can be operated by pilots of average qualification. Unique takeoff and landing characteristics together with high cross-country landing gear make it undemanding to the type of a takeoff and landing site and allow to operate under almost any weather conditions on the pebbly, unpaved, sandy, “soaked” and snowy airfields of rather modest dimensions. The design of a monoplane and a wide opening of a cargo hatch allow to install a special ramp that facilitates and accelerates the unloading-loading process from the ground or from the car body. Built-in airplane crane-beam, capable of lifting up to 1500 kg, also has a beneficial influence on the speed of unloading and loading works. Our company’s specialists will be happy to arrange cargo delivery by AN 26, as well as provide customs services, solve “paper” issues and monitor every stage of transportation.

An An 74 is a unique airplane, designed for cargo and machinery transportation at any latitudes and in any climatic conditions. It operates uninterruptedly at temperatures ranging from -60 to +45 °C, in the mountains and on the plains, at the equator and the poles. It is usually used on medium and short haul routes. AN 74 is suitable for operation both on equipped and unequipped airfields with concrete, pebble, ground or snow surface. It is capable of taking off and landing at any time of the day. The cargo compartment is optimized by the dimensions of the most typical cargoes and allows to transport cargoes in containers, rigid pallets, non-standard containers (barrels, bales), as well as wheeled vehicles. The loading compartment aperture is closed by a ramp. The aircraft is also equipped with an onboard loading device with a load capacity of up to 2500 kg.

An 124 (Ruslan) belongs to the class of heavy transport aircrafts and is intended for transportation of bulky cargo worldwide. Excellent aerodynamic performance and, as a consequence, long range are provided by the thick sweeping profile wing and the carefully designed shape of the fuselage. Multistage 24-wheel undercarriage allows to use AH 124 on unpaved runways, as well as to change angle of the fuselage tilt and parking clearance, which makes loading and unloading works much easier. Special design of the fuselage features two cargo hatches, one of which is located in the fuselage nose part, the other – in the tail. Aircraft AN 225 (Maria) is very similar to AN 124 in its design and characteristics and allows to transport heavy bulky cargoes weighing up to 200 tons.

The IL 76 aircraft is an ideal option for rapid delivery of large-size cargo, machinery and equipment along medium-haul air routes located in various geographic latitudes. Practically any basing conditions are suitable for IL 76. Cross-country landing gear, powerful wing mechanization and impressive power-to-weight ratio ensure takeoff from unprepared unpaved runways and landings on them. At the same time takeoff and landing distances are quite insignificant for an aircraft of this size. Delivery of goods from China, as well as transportation of goods from other countries is possible in aircraft or automobile containers of any type, pallets and other containers used for international transportation. Such versatility is achieved due to the special design of the cargo cabin equipped with various on-board facilities and attachments for loading and unloading, and its dimensions.

The Airbus 300 B4 was specially designed for transportation of large-size constructions, equipment and instruments over medium and short distances (up to 2,700 km). It features an enlarged fuselage, upward opening nose fairing and a reinforced floor. In front of the wing on the left side of the fuselage there is a cargo door measuring 3.58×2.56 m. The cabin can carry up to 20 cargo pallets and another 20 LD3 type cargo containers in the lower cargo compartments. The aircraft is equipped with an impressive set of loading and unloading equipment.

The Boeing 737 belongs to the class of short-range transport aircraft. More than a quarter of a century ago it became a leader on short-haul flights on most continents. The aircraft’s high lift, excellent low-altitude flying characteristics that allow for shorter landings and takeoffs, and economics at high speeds and low altitudes allow it to remain competitive to this day.

The Boeing 747 is one of the world’s highest-capacity airplanes. It is also noted for its low fuel consumption per ton-mile and flight range of up to 8,000 km. This is why this aircraft is ideally suited for cost-effective and maximum cost-effective delivery of cargo from China and other distant countries. Cargo Boeing 747 has a reinforced cabin floor, a side cargo door of impressive size, as well as the put set of loading and unloading equipment.

The Boeing 757 is designed to carry cargo weighing up to 39 tons. The cabin of the aircraft can simultaneously accommodate 15 standard pallets. The cargo hatch on the left side of the fuselage can be used for loading and unloading by means of winches and onboard loading equipment. Without refueling the aircraft can cover a distance of 4,670 km.

The DC 8 is a long-range cargo aircraft designed by American specialists from the Douglas company. It makes cargo delivery from France, Italy and other European and world countries as accessible as possible. The range limit of this vehicle is 8950 km. The aircraft is equipped with all necessary equipment for quick and convenient unloading and loading.

DC 10 can be referred to a class of wide-body long-haul aircraft. Some modifications can fly distances of up to 11000 km. Loading in the DC 10 is carried out through the side door. The cargo compartment can hold up to 30 LD3 type containers. A standard set of loading and unloading equipment is installed on board.

The Fokker 27 cargo aircraft is traditionally used on local airlines, i.e. for domestic services. In the rear part of the fuselage of this aircraft there is a large cargo hatch equipped with pneumatic flaps. Cargoes weighing up to 6 tons are delivered into the cabin with the help of a specially designed winch. The underside of the aircraft is characterized by an excessive strength coefficient, due to which the well-packed cargo remains safe even in case of an emergency landing with retracted landing gear.

The L 100-30 is a medium-capacity transport aircraft manufactured by Lockheed. Its flight range at maximum load is 3790 km, due to which it can deliver cargoes from France and other European countries with total weight up to 21 tons. The main cargo hatch is located in the rear of the cabin. Loading and unloading operations are accelerated due to a special ramp with a hydraulic drive. It should be noted that these aircrafts are often involved in humanitarian relief operations.

MD 11 is a wide-body long-range aircraft capable of carrying cargo up to 7,500 kilometers. It can carry up to 6 standard containers on the main deck with the rest of the cargo in the lower compartments. Loading is done through an upward opening door measuring 3.55×2.55.