Bulk freighter

Antonov An-26 — cargo hold and door dimensions

Antonov An-26 cargo hold: 1,414 cm long, 225 cm floor width, up to 165 cm high, about 45 m³, max. payload 6,300 kg. Rear cargo door / ramp 230 × 171 cm.

Cargo hold

Hold length1,414 cm
Floor width225 cm
Maximum width225 cm
Maximum height165 cm
Max. cargo volume45 m³ (1,589 ft³)
Max. cargo payload6,300 kg (13,889 lb)
Largest block in the cross-section225 × 140 cm (W × H)

Volume and payload are manufacturer figures; usable volume depends on the cargo.

Cross-section

225 cm floor165 cmmax. 225 cm wide

Hold sections

SectionLengthFloorMax. widthHeight
Main hold1,120 cm225 cm225 cm165 cm
Ramp area294 cm190 cm190 cm155 cm

Cargo doors

DoorWidth × heightSill heightPosition
Rear cargo door / ramp230 × 171 cm140 cmrear

A piece passes the rear cargo door / ramp if one of its faces fits within 230 × 171 cm. AeroStow checks every piece against every door, including the turn.

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Frequently asked

What is the cargo door size of the Antonov An-26?

Rear cargo door / ramp: 230 × 171 cm (rear).

How big is the Antonov An-26 cargo hold?

About 1,414 cm long with a 225 cm floor, up to 225 cm wide and 165 cm high — roughly 45 m³, with a maximum payload of 6,300 kg.

Data notes

Main hold 1,120 cm long, 225 cm wide, 165 cm high; a 225 × 140 cm or a 160 × 165 cm block fits the cross-section. Ramp area 294 cm (190 × 155 cm), ramp sill 140 cm. Rear opening 230 × 171 cm. Volume 45 m³, payload 6.3 t (operator spec sheet). Ramp area from Logistics Cluster data. All figures are for planning and information only — always confirm with the operating airline before booking or loading.

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