The heaviest cargo aircraft in the world is the Antonov An-225 Mriya, which can lift more than 640 tonnes of weight.
Model aeroplane | Aircraft weight (Empty) |
---|---|
Boeing 747-8 | ~220 tonnes |
Airbus A380 | ~276 tonnes |
Boeing 777 | ~150 tonnes |
Airbus A320 | ~42 tonnes |
Boeing 737 | ~40 tonnes |
Cessna 172 Skyhawk | ~800kg |
Aircraft have been a key element of global transport since their invention in the early 20th century. The weight of an aircraft is a critical parameter affecting its performance, fuel consumption and payload. Weighing an object as large as an aircraft requires specialised scales and precise calculations. All these factors make knowledge of aircraft weight an important aspect of the aeronautical industry.
Last Updated on 07.10.2023
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