AKE (LD3) ULD internal dimensions

An AKE (LD3) air-cargo container has a usable internal envelope of 1,400 × 1,470 × 1,520 mm (4.6 × 4.8 × 5.0 ft), a maximum payload of 1,506 kg (3,320 lb) and about 3.1 m³ of volume. The figure is the conservative rectangular envelope — contoured units have angled corners it excludes.

Plan a AKE (LD3) ULD load

AKE (LD3) ULD specifications

Internal length1,400 mm (4.6 ft)
Internal width1,470 mm (4.8 ft)
Internal height1,520 mm (5.0 ft)
Door opening (W × H)1,480 mm × 1,380 mm
Usable volume3.1 m³
Max payload1,506 kg (3,320 lb)
Tare weight82 kg
Max gross (CSC plate)1,588 kg

FAQ

What are the internal dimensions of a AKE (LD3) ULD?

The internal (usable) dimensions are 1,400 × 1,470 × 1,520 mm — 4.6 × 4.8 × 5.0 ft, giving 3.1 m³ of loadable volume. Real internal dimensions vary a little by build and operator, so verify against the equipment spec.

What is the usable volume of a AKE (LD3) ULD?

About 3.1 m³ within a 1,400 × 1,470 × 1,520 mm rectangular envelope. Contoured air containers have angled corners the rectangle excludes, so verify against the operating carrier's ULD chart.

What is the maximum payload of a AKE (LD3) ULD?

Up to 1,506 kg (3,320 lb), being the 1,588 kg max gross minus a typical 82 kg tare. Pallet/ULD max gross is aircraft- and position-dependent — verify against the operating carrier's chart.