Igloo

An igloo is a curved or dome-shaped aircraft container that forms part of a Unit Load Device (ULD) system for air cargo transport. Igloos have a dome-shaped structure that allows them to fit efficiently into smaller spaces in aircraft holds. These containers are used primarily on freighter aircraft main decks, such as the AMJ igloo which measures 318cm × 224cm × 244cm and is compatible with B747F, B777F, and B767F aircraft. Igloos are commonly used for lightweight cargo requiring weather protection.

A Lufthansa Cargo AMJ igloo container (AWB prefix 020) with maximum gross weight of 6,804kg (15,000lbs) and tare weight of 80kg (176lbs) provides net payload capacity of 6,724kg for a shipment from Frankfurt (FRA) to New York JFK. An Emirates SkyCargo shipment (AWB prefix 176) uses an AMJ igloo measuring 318cm × 224cm × 244cm with 16.4m³ volume on a Boeing 777F freighter aircraft.

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What are the standard dimensions and weight capacity of an AMJ igloo container?

The AMJ igloo has dimensions of 318cm × 224cm × 244cm (125.2" × 88.2" × 96.1") with a volume of 16.4m³ (579ft³), maximum gross weight of 6,804kg (15,000lbs), tare weight of 80kg (176lbs), and net payload capacity of 6,724kg (14,824lbs).

Which aircraft types are compatible with igloo containers like the AMJ?

The AMJ igloo container is compatible with Boeing 747F, Boeing 777F, and Boeing 767F freighter aircraft. It is specifically designed as a main deck igloo for freighter aircraft.