14Plus and the Boeing 757-200: Your Flight Plan for Success
One of the toughest choices freight operators face is deciding how to add new planes or replace aging narrowbodied planes like the 727, at a cost that isn’t sky high.
At Alcoa-SIE Cargo Conversions, we’ve landed on the ideal solution.
Our 14Plus conversion package is the most cost-effective way to upgrade or modernize your fleet. 14Plus delivers the advantages of the Boeing 757-200 and the advantages of our expertise in aviation structural design, engineering, technology and materials.
Here are just a few reasons why you should make 14Plus Boeing 757 cargo conversion part of your flight plan for success:- The B757-200 is an ideal conversion platform, with a proven track record as a safe, efficient and reliable workhorse.
- The twin-engine 757 provides longer range, a larger payload, and significant operational savings over older freightcarrying aircraft.
- Pre-owned 757s are available at competitive prices, making them appealing investment options for cargo conversion.
- 14Plus converts the 757 into a superior intermediate-sized freighter at a cost below $4 million per unit, which is extremely cost effective.
- With 14Plus, a fully-converted 757 freighter has a range of 3,000 nautical miles, a basic takeoff weight of 220,000 to 250,000 pounds, over 6,300 cubic feet of cargo space on its main deck, and a structural payload of up to 70,000 pounds.
- 14Plus employs a simpler design that retains more of the 757’s original structure and systems lowering costs, speeding conversion, and minimizing risk.
- Our 14Plus conversion accommodates 14 standard 88" x 125" pallets on the main deck plus an additional container, with additional freight carried in the lower holds located fore and aft of the wing.
- Assuming a standard load factor of 75% to 85% — the industry norm — the 14Plus delivers 100% of 15 pallet capability at 20% less cost.
14Plus delivers much greater value. 14Plus leverages the advantages of the Boeing 757-200 while transforming the sturdy passenger plane into a world-class freighter, with 14-plus pallet positions, over 6,300 cubic feet of cargo space on its main deck, and total volumetric payload exceeding 8,200 cubic feet. The package offers an industry-standard cargo loading system, solid 9G barrier, no changes to the flight deck configuration and optional jump seats off the flight deck.
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14Plus Highlights
Range 3000 nml
Payload 70,000 lb
Basic takeoff weight 220,000 - 250,000 lb
Main deck cargo space 6300 cu ft (15 pallets)
Fuel Capacity = 11,276 U.S. gal
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