Side-by-Side Comparison
Air Cargo & Unit Load Devices
LD3 Container (AKE) vs. PMC Cargo Pallet
Comparing 2 standards across 9 specifications. 9 key differences identified.
Comparing:
LD3 Container (AKE)
PMC Cargo Pallet
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).
The PMC Pallet (IATA code P6P/PMC) is the international standard 96"× 125" (244× 318 cm) flat aluminum air cargo pallet used for bulk freight and baggage netting on both lower and main decks.
Specification Comparison Table
9 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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IATA ULD Identification
|
AKE (Contoured container with metal or fabric door) | PMC / P6P / PQP |
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Max Gross Weight Rating (MGW)
|
1,588 kg (3,500 lbs) | 6,804 kg (15,000 lbs) |
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Tare Weight (Empty)
|
65–85 kg (143–187 lbs) | 110–130 kg (242–286 lbs) |
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Standard Base Dimensions
|
156 cm × 153 cm (61.5" × 60.4") | — |
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Overall Dimensions (L × W × H)
|
201 cm × 153 cm × 163 cm (79.0" × 60.4" × 64.0") | — |
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Internal Usable Volume
|
4.5 m³ (159 cu ft) | — |
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Dimensions (L × W)
|
— | 318 cm × 244 cm (125.0" × 96.0") |
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Standard Lower Deck Height
|
— | 163 cm (64 in) |
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Standard Main Deck Height
|
— | 244 cm to 300 cm (96 to 118 in) |