Aircraft specifications

We work with a number of aircraft operators around the world.

Most of the freight booked with Magma Express will fly on our exclusively operated B747-400BCF, we also offer smaller aircraft options or may distribute your freight onto smaller aircraft down route.

At Magma Express, we are in constant dialogue with customers and airlines to evaluate which aircraft types bring you the best possible service.

B747 Loadability check

Check your shipment loadability on our Magma Express B747 aircraft loadability calculator. Side cargo door and nose cargo door options, click the button below and enter your dimensions (L x W x H), and hit check loadability to see whether your shipment is able to load.

Aircraft loadability check

B747-400BCF

MAXIMUM LIMITING WEIGHTS & FUEL
Max Payload:	251,487 lbs.	114,073 kg
Max Ramp:	878,000 lbs.	398,254 kg.
Max Take-off:	875,000 lbs.	396,893 kg.
Max Landing:	652,000 lbs.	295,742 kg.
Max Zero Fuel:	610,000 lbs.	276,691 kg.
Fuel Qty:	53,644 usg.

DOOR SIZE WxH (cm)
340×312

ENDURANCE WITH MAX PAYLOAD
12hrs

*Note – the above numbers are not exact due to the different aircraft variants.

Main Deck

MAIN DECK CARGO
30 Pallets (or Containers) 96” x 125” or 88” x 125” there of;
9 pallets at 95” high (Q6)
21 pallets at 118” high (Q7)

Lower Deck

LOWER CARGO DEPARTMENT

FWD	5 pallets 96” x 125” x 64” (PMC) or 88” x 125” x 64” (PAG) or 16 containers 60.4” x 79” x 64” (AKE)
AFT	4 pallets 96” x 125” x 64” (PMC) or 88” x 125” x 64” (PAG) or 14 containers 60.4” x 79” x 64” (AKE)
BULK	834 cu ft.

Get in touch

We're passionate about helping businesses with shipments large and small. Whatever your needs, contact us to find out more.