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Figure 6.4 Different possibilities of air transportation [3]
Compared to alternative modes of transportation like train and ships, the maximum
load is limited. The maximum payload capacity is about 140 t for the Boeing 747 (see
Figure 6.5). The range of up to 9,000 km covers air transportation from Asia or North
America to Europe.
Figure 6.5 Payload capacity as a function of the range [3]