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They'll almost certainly become cargo carriers. It's the main use for 747s these days.
by stevehawk 6y ago
They'll almost certainly become cargo carriers. It's the main use for 747s these days.
- supernova87a 6y agoCan passenger versions get converted to cargo? edit: hmm, looked into it for a minute, and while it has been done, it doesn't sound very popular at the moment due to cost: http://www.aircargopedia.com/passengertofreightpg.htm http://www.aircargopedia.com/passengertofreightpg.htm https://centreforaviation.com/analysis/reports/air-cargo-booms-747-freighters-needed-but-conversions-unlikely-419375 https://centreforaviation.com/analysis/reports/air-cargo-boo...
- lsllc 6y agoCertainly can, even temporarily (this is an A380, but I assume it works for any aircraft). https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/a380-hi-fly-auxilary-freighter/index.html https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/a380-hi-fly-auxilary-frei...
- KMag 6y agoThat was the sales pitch when most observers thought the 747 was going to be the last subsonic long-haul passenger plane. "Don't worry about the supersonic plane we're currently designing, you'll be able to sell your 747 as a great easy-conversion cargo plane once the SST comes out."