Side-by-Side Comparison
Air Cargo & Unit Load Devices
LD3 Container (AKE) vs. M1 Main-Deck Container
Comparing 2 standards across 7 specifications. 7 key differences identified.
Comparing:
LD3 Container (AKE)
M1 Main-Deck Container
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 M1 container (IATA code AMA) is a full-width main-deck freighter box built on a 96"× 125" base with dual upper corner contours matching the upper fuselage curvature of freighter aircraft.
Specification Comparison Table
7 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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IATA ULD Identification
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AKE (Contoured container with metal or fabric door) | AMA / AMJ |
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Standard Base Dimensions
|
156 cm × 153 cm (61.5" × 60.4") | 318 cm × 244 cm (125.0" × 96.0") |
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Internal Usable Volume
|
4.5 m³ (159 cu ft) | 17.5 m³ (618 cu ft) |
|
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) | 320–380 kg (705–838 lbs) |
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Overall Dimensions (L × W × H)
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201 cm × 153 cm × 163 cm (79.0" × 60.4" × 64.0") | — |
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Overall Height
|
— | 244 cm (96.0") |