1337Delta764 From United States of America, joined Oct 2005, 5751 posts, RR: 2 Posted (7 months 3 weeks 5 days 5 hours ago) and read 3377 times:
In a previous thread that I have done, I asked if it is possible for the A380 to carry side-by-side LD-1 containers like the 747, and the answer I got that it isn't, since the A380 was designed around side-by-side LD-3s.
Which leads me to this question: Is the A380 cargo hold narrower than the 747? The A380 fuselage is slightly wider than the 747, but it seems strange that Airbus would design it with a narrower cargo hold. Unless there is a different reason why the A380 cannot carry side-by-side LD-1s. LD-1s and LD-3s occupy the same amount of floor space, however, the outer contour on the LD-1 is larger than that on the LD-3.
[Edited 2012-09-24 17:24:14]
The Pink Delta 767-400ER - The most beautiful aircraft in the sky
clydenairways From Ireland, joined Jan 2007, 995 posts, RR: 0 Reply 1, posted (7 months 3 weeks 4 days 21 hours ago) and read 3174 times:
As far as i know the LD-1 was specifically designed for the contour of the 747 hold so it's only optimised for that airframe.
The LD-3 is the standard widebody container now, so most designs will would be spec'd to fit this.
zeke From Hong Kong, joined Dec 2006, 7722 posts, RR: 73 Reply 2, posted (7 months 3 weeks 4 days 19 hours ago) and read 3105 times:
Quoting 1337Delta764 (Thread starter): I asked if it is possible for the A380 to carry side-by-side LD-1 containers like the 747, and the answer I got that it isn't, since the A380 was designed around side-by-side LD-3s.
That is correct
Quoting 1337Delta764 (Thread starter):
Which leads me to this question: Is the A380 cargo hold narrower than the 747?
Yes, so is the 777, 787, A300, A330, A340, A350. The holds are contoured to the shape of LD3s, and that is the volume used when designing the fire suppression system. Making the hold wider would not be utilized, and would result in additional weight.
Quoting 1337Delta764 (Thread starter): The A380 fuselage is slightly wider than the 747, but it seems strange that Airbus would design it with a narrower cargo hold.
No, in practice most 747 operators (they few that are left) only use LD3s anyway. They are interchangeable with other widebody aircraft without repacking, and do not require two different pools of containers.
Quoting 1337Delta764 (Thread starter): LD-1s and LD-3s occupy the same amount of floor space, however, the outer contour on the LD-1 is larger than that on the LD-3.
That is correct, the LD-1 is considered to be the non-standard container by industry.
We are addicted to our thoughts. We cannot change anything if we cannot change our thinking – Santosh Kalwar
Sponsor Message: 
From United States of America, joined Oct 2005, 5751 posts, 
From Ireland, joined Jan 2007, 995 posts, 
From Hong Kong, joined Dec 2006, 7722 posts, 
Sponsor Message: 
Printer friendly format
