Side-by-Side Comparison
Air Cargo & Unit Load Devices
LD2 Container (DPE) vs. LD3 Container (AKE)
Comparing 2 standards across 6 specifications. 6 key differences identified.
Comparing:
LD2 Container (DPE)
LD3 Container (AKE)
The LD2 container (IATA code DPE) is a specialized half-width lower-deck container engineered specifically for the narrower fuselage cross-section of the Boeing 767.
The LD3 container (IATA code AKE/AKN) is the universal half-width contoured lower-deck air cargo container used across virtually all wide-body aircraft (Airbus A330, A350, A380; Boeing 747, 777, 787).
Specification Comparison Table
6 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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IATA ULD Identification
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DPE (Boeing 767 contoured container) | AKE (Contoured container with metal or fabric door) |
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Standard Base Dimensions
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119 cm × 153 cm (47.0" × 60.4") | 156 cm × 153 cm (61.5" × 60.4") |
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Overall Dimensions (L × W × H)
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156 cm × 153 cm × 163 cm (61.5" × 60.4" × 64.0") | 201 cm × 153 cm × 163 cm (79.0" × 60.4" × 64.0") |
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Internal Usable Volume
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3.5 m³ (124 cu ft) | 4.5 m³ (159 cu ft) |
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Max Gross Weight Rating (MGW)
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1,225 kg (2,700 lbs) | 1,588 kg (3,500 lbs) |
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Tare Weight (Empty)
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60–75 kg (132–165 lbs) | 65–85 kg (143–187 lbs) |