Thus we will measure them based on very specific metrics such as range and cargo capacity.The Airbus Beluga can carry 47,000 kg (103,617 lb) in a typical load, with a volume of 1,500 mThere is actually a bigger version of the Beluga called the XL that has an improved size (based on the A330-200) of 2,209 mThe Boeing Dreamlifter, however, has a volume of 65,000 cubic feet (1,840 cubic meters) and the maximum payload capacity is 250,000 lb (113,400 kg). Boeing has been rumoured at looking for new freighter options such as a 787-9f or maybe an entirely new built. But being in the transport business, these builders decided to buil… A wing can be made in one country, or seats in another state. More noteworthy the Beluga has carried space station components and even helicopters.

We can expect Boeing to come out with their own new version in the next five to ten years that is likely to leave the Airbus variants in the dust.What do you think? Part of the magic of aerospace engineering and manufacturing is that aircraft parts are made across the world. Additionally, Qatar Airways urged Boeing to develop the new Boeing 777x into a freight option with the offer of even being a launch customer.In conclusion, Boeing holds a dominant share in the Freighter Face-off. It is a large transport aircraft based on the Airbus A330 airliner. Airbus has to catch up if they wish to cash in on the lucrative market. It also has a range of 4,200 nmi (4,800 mi; 7,800 km).The range is more interesting, as we can that the Beluga is not really designed to go far. Made for the heaviest and biggest parts at the time the Airbus A340 wings. A welcome message for FedEx Express who operates the largest cargo aircraft fleet at approximately 678 planes with plans to expand this fleet with more Boeing Aircraft. When the Dreamlifter was released, it was the world’s largest cargo jet. This content was provided to MentourPilot by provider, Due to such demand for cargo Boeing can convert almost all their aircraft into freighters. Thus the fuselage transporter variant was born.Airbus decided to base theirs on the A300 and simply inflate the cabin space to cover the entire aircraft cargo. It is being designed, built and will be operated by Airbus to move oversized aircraft components. In fact, its so big it can take onboard multiple A320 forward sections.Both these aircraft are very different and are designed to transport different components. Boeing 787 parts were deemed too large for standard marine shipping containers as well as the Boeing 747-400F, Antonov An-124 and Antonov An-225. Despite its overly stretched fuselage, the range is still impressive at 4,200 nautical miles (4,800 mi; 7,800 km).Despite the fact it was designed and announced in 2003 today it remains a vital airlift option for Boeing. Based in Sydney, Australia.Sign up to our daily aviation news digest. The question is then how Boeing and Airbus bring these items together for final assembly, as some things like the forward section of a plane can be a little too big for rail and would take too long by boat. Due to the huge demand and over 1,870 in service as of 2017 Boeing predicts the market will nearly double to 3,260 by 2037. Airbus owns a similar wide-body cargo jet bigger than Dreamlifter branded as the “ Beluga XL “. Due to the size of these parts, Boeing made the Dreamlifter from converted 747-4 passenger aircraft.Beoing 747-400LCF Dreamlifter – Photography of Scott Wright (Creative Commons)As a result of its stretched fuselage, the Dreamlifter is capable of holding three times the volume of a 747-400F freighter.Another unique feature is, unlike most 747 Freighters the Dreamlifter main cargo compartment is loaded via a swing tail design. With a range of fewer than 45 tonnes of payload to over 80 tonnes, Boeing has a bigger product range.