Going back into the history of the A300 aircraft, it is relevant to note that the fuselage diameter was a major design criteria. Especially with the thought in mind that the aircraft was to become a transportation vehicle subjected to interline traffic, its compatibility with already defined Unit Load Devices suitable for the other wide-body aircraft, had to be ensured.This was achieved, with the result that the basic A300 and all its direct family members have a fuselage diameter which also permits direct development of efficient freighter aircraft.The paper will show the freighter variants Airbus Industrie is presently developing on a firm commitment basis, and projected ones, together with the market slots they will fill.


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    Title :

    Airbus Industrie's Approach to the Wide-Body Freighter Aircraft Concept


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    10th International Forum for Air Cargo (1980) ; 1980



    Publication date :

    1980-09-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English