Cargo aircraft, also known as freighters, are designed specifically for the
transportation of goods rather than passengers. These can be modified versions of
passenger planes or purpose-built freighters.
Key Features:
Large storage bays and cargo doors
Reinforced floors for heavy loads
Range and capacity optimized for freight
Examples:
Boeing 747-8F
Airbus Beluga
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Common Uses:
Express parcel delivery (e.g., FedEx, UPS)
Transporting machinery, vehicles, or humanitarian aid
Military logistics