Loaded with innovation
At the heart of the 777-300ERCF is a design that challenges assumptions by placing the main cargo door forward of the wing. KMC’s innovative freighter design delivers fuel, range, cargo-handling and other benefits.
- Low operating empty weight (OEW)
- Lower fuel consumption per pound of cargo
- Higher payload at extended ranges
- Streamlined path to certification
THE FORWARD DOOR
Putting a large cargo door aft of the wing requires rear-fuselage modifications that increase empty weight and reduces revenue-generating payload. The KMC 777-300ERCF freighter forward door offers efficiency, along with delivering cargo-handling and other operational benefits.
Weight and range
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Less structure reinforcements means lighter operating empty weight
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Lighter operating empty weights lead to more payload and more revenue
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Generates higher payload revenue on longer routes
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Does not require modification of aircraft software to accommodate weight
Fewer modifications
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Requires less structural reinforcement than aft door
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Smooths path to certification, with fewer implications involving original operating type certificate
Cargo Door Surround
Main Deck Cargo Door
Easier cargo handling
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Occurs in less-confined forward area vs. between wing and tail
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Improves cargo door access for left- and right-handed k-loaders
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Can accommodate 20-foot pallets
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Has more cargo ramp area for ground-handling equipment, containers
A ROBUST FLOOR
Hauling freight requires a floor that can withstand the weight and abuse cargo bring. Our engineers decided new aluminum beams and decking were the way to deliver sturdiness.
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Designed exclusively for cargo
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Adds durability to withstand the rigor of freight handling
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Improves integration with the Telair cargo-loading systems
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Allows 33 cargo positions handling at least 9.6 lbs. per cubic foot each
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Has ability to carry large jet engines including the GE90 propulsor and fan
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Include drainage systems to carry live animals – supported by a modified environmental control system
Main Deck Floor Structure
CABIN AND CARGO BARRIER
As part of KMC’s P2F conversion, we add a supernumerary cabin and a 9G rigid cargo barrier. Passenger doors and windows are plugged.
RIGID CARGO BARRIER
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Aluminum machined structure
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Sliding doors for cargo compartment access
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Meets emergency landing requirements
Rigid Cargo Barrier (RCB)
SUPERNUMERARY CABIN
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Crew rest compartment with 2 bunks
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Vacuum lavatory
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Galley with options for refrigerator, oven, coffeemaker and hot water maker
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Two to four business class reclining seats
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Two optional jump seats
Supernumerary Cabin