LOHN AVIATION CARGO

The right aircraft.
For your cargo.

From compact express shipments to intercontinental air freight, Lohn Aviation Cargo helps you select an aircraft suited to your shipment’s weight, dimensions, route and delivery window.

AIRCRAFT SELECTION

Cargo charter involves more than weight and distance. Door dimensions, usable cargo space, floor loading limits and loading equipment also determine whether an aircraft can accommodate your shipment. The overview below groups aircraft families by mission profile and identifies the reference variant used for the specifications.

How to read the specifications: Maximum payload, speed and range figures reflect different conditions and cannot necessarily be achieved simultaneously. The usable cargo payload, specific aircraft variant and availability will be confirmed for your enquiry.

01 / LIGHT AIRCRAFT

For compact, time-critical shipments where the cargo dimensions and route profile suit a light aircraft.

Maximum useful load
702 kg

Cruise speed at 85% power
180 kt

Maximum range without reserves
1,288 nmi

Useful load includes fuel, crew and cargo. The 702 kg figure therefore does not represent cargo capacity alone. Range is quoted at 50% power with auxiliary fuel tanks.

An option for small express shipments. The specific PA-34 variant and its loading configuration are essential to mission planning.

Standard useful load
604 kg

Maximum cruise speed
200 kt

Published maximum range
828 nmi

Manufacturer figures for a standard-equipped Seneca V. Useful load includes fuel and crew. Other PA-34 variants may differ significantly.

The large cargo door provides easy access to the cabin. In addition to weight, package dimensions and the intended cabin configuration are key selection criteria.

Maximum payload of reference configuration
1,014 kg

Maximum cruise speed
290 kt

Range with 363 kg payload
1,803 nmi

Reference: six-seat executive configuration with one pilot. Payload with full fuel is 448 kg. Range is based on long-range cruise with NBAA IFR reserves.

02 / EXPRESS & REGIONAL CARGO

For small, time-critical shipments whose dimensions and secure stowage requirements suit a very light jet. The available cargo payload is assessed for the specific aircraft.

Usable cargo payload
Subject to load plan

Maximum cruise speed
390 kt

Published reference range
1,178 nmi

Manufacturer reference: 390 kt and 1,178 nmi, with four passengers and NBAA reserves for the range figure. These figures do not establish a universal cargo payload; weight modifications may affect payload capability.

A regional turboprop freighter for shipments requiring more cargo space than a light aircraft can provide. The freight configuration and loading access must be considered when selecting the aircraft.

Cargo payload of reference configuration
Up to 4,100 kg

Cruise speed
283 kt

Published maximum range
Approx. 1,580 nmi

Figures from a published operator configuration. The maximum range of approximately 1,580 nmi is not a commitment to that range at full cargo payload.

A regional freighter for express cargo and compatible pallets and containers. The exact variant matters: converted freighters and the ATR 72-600F have different performance specifications.

Maximum structural payload
9,200 kg

Maximum cruise speed
270 kt

Range with 7,930 kg payload
1,030 nmi

Range is based on the maximum volumetric payload of 7,930 kg and EASA fuel reserves with a 100 nmi alternate, rather than the maximum structural payload of 9,200 kg.

03 / MEDIUM- & LONG-HAUL

Reference: Boeing 757-200, freighter configuration

A twin-engine narrowbody freighter for express cargo and palletised shipments on medium-haul routes. With 15 main-deck loading positions, the 757 bridges the capacity gap between regional freighters and widebody aircraft.

Maximum structural payload of reference configuration
Approx. 36.3 tonnes

Typical cruise speed
Approx. 459 kt

Range at maximum payload
Approx. 2,403 nmi

Reference figures for a published 757-200 freighter configuration: 80,000 lb structural payload and approximately 2,400 nmi range at maximum payload. The speed is a rounded indicative value based on Mach 0.80 at a typical cruising altitude. Figures may vary by conversion variant and equipment.

Reference: Boeing 767-300F, production freighter

A twin-engine widebody freighter for larger cargo volumes on medium- and long-haul routes. The 767-300F combines palletised main-deck cargo with additional lower-deck capacity for express and general air freight.

Maximum gross structural payload
Approx. 57 tonnes

Cruise speed
Approx. 459 kt

Published reference range
3,299 nmi

Boeing quotes approximately 57 tonnes of gross structural payload with a range of approximately 3,300 nmi for the 767-300F. Gross payload is not the same as the net weight of the goods. The reference is the production freighter; 767-300BCF and 767-300BDSF specifications may differ. Usable cargo payload and range are assessed for each mission.

Reference: A330-200F, Payload Mode

A widebody freighter for larger cargo volumes and longer routes. The purpose-built A330-200F should be distinguished from the A330-200P2F and A330-300P2F conversion variants.

Maximum gross structural payload
70 tonnes

Typical cruise speed, A330 family
459 kt

Range in Payload Mode
Approx. 3,202 nmi

Airbus quotes up to 70 tonnes over approximately 3,200 nmi in Payload Mode. The speed is an indicative value for the A330 family; actual performance depends on the flight profile and operating conditions.

Reference: Boeing 777F

A widebody freighter for substantial shipments on intercontinental routes. Planning considers loading units, net cargo weight and the required range together.

Maximum gross structural payload
107 tonnes

Cruise speed
486 kt

Published reference range
5,000 nmi

Current Boeing reference: 5,000 nmi. Gross structural payload is not the same as the net weight of the goods; loading units and equipment affect the usable cargo payload.

Reference: Boeing 747-400F

A four-engine widebody freighter for heavy and voluminous shipments on intercontinental routes. The 747-400F’s nose cargo door also allows long packages to be loaded. Door contours, floor loading limits and loading equipment determine whether a specific shipment can be accommodated.

Maximum revenue payload
112.9 tonnes

Cruise speed
486 kt

Published reference range
4,455 nmi

Reference figures from a published 747-400F operator configuration: up to 112,900 kg revenue payload and a maximum design range of 4,455 nmi. These figures do not apply to converted 747 freighters or the 747-8F. Usable cargo payload and range are assessed together for the specific mission.

FOR A PRECISE CARGO ENQUIRY

A complete shipment profile allows us to narrow down the aircraft options. Please provide the following details:

• Route and timing: Collection and destination locations, earliest cargo readiness and latest required arrival.
• Weight and dimensions: Number of packages, weight per package, and length, width and height including packaging.
• Cargo characteristics: Type of goods, stackability, centre of gravity and any special handling requirements.
• Special requirements: Such as temperature control, dangerous goods or additional loading equipment.

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CARGO FLEET QUESTIONS

Weight, dimensions, route and delivery window are the key factors. A light, compact shipment may suit a small aircraft; larger packages or loading units require suitable cargo doors and compartments. Aircraft selection is based on the complete shipment profile.

A light aircraft’s useful load may include fuel, crew and cargo. Usable cargo payload is the portion available for your shipment after accounting for all other weights and loading limits. For freighters, gross structural payload must also be distinguished from the net weight of the goods.

Not necessarily. Carrying more fuel can reduce the available payload. This is why the relevant conditions are stated alongside each aircraft. Headwinds, routing, reserves, alternate airports and airport conditions also affect the achievable range.

This depends on the door opening, cargo compartment contours, floor loading limits, centre of gravity and available loading equipment. Being within the aircraft’s total payload limit does not, on its own, confirm that a shipment can be loaded. Assessment requires exact dimensions including packaging and, for unusual packages, photographs or drawings.

This overview presents aircraft types and technical reference configurations. Availability, the specific variant and suitability for your shipment are assessed as part of your enquiry and confirmed in the quotation.

Research reference date: 10 September 2026. Figures are based on published manufacturer, operator and research data. They are provided for guidance and do not replace route- and aircraft-specific load planning. Speed and range figures have been converted from the supplied metric values to knots (kt) and nautical miles (nmi), rounded to whole numbers. Minor differences from the original reference figures may result from rounding.