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BOD Sign InWhile major airlines use containers that are custom designed for their aircraft and associated ground handling equipment the IATA has created a set of standard container sizes, the LD-designation sizes are shown below:
| Designation | Width (in) | Height (in) | Depth (in) | Base (in) | Max load (lb) | Max load (kg) | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD-1 | 92.0 | 64.0 | 60.4 | 61.5 | 3500 | ~1588 | Type A |
| LD-2 | 61.5 | 64.0 | 47.0 | 61.5 | 2700 | ~1225 | Type A |
| LD-3 | 79.0 | 64.0 | 60.4 | 61.5 | 3500 | ~1588 | Type A |
| LD-4 | 96.0 | 64.0 | 60.4 | n/a | 5400 | ~2449 | Rectangular |
| LD-5 | 125.0 | 64.0 | 60.4 | n/a | 7000 | ~3175 | Rectangular |
| LD-6 | 160.0 | 64.0 | 60.4 | 125.0 | 7000 | ~3175 | Type B |
| LD-7 | 125.0 | 64.0 | 80.0 | n/a | 13300 | ~6033 | Rect. or Contoured |
| LD-8 | 125.0 | 64.0 | 60.4 | 96.0 | 5400 | ~2449 | Type B |
| LD-9 | 125.0 | 64.0 | 80.0 | n/a | 13300 | ~6033 | Rect. or Contoured |
| LD-10 | 125.0 | 64.0 | 60.4 | n/a | 7000 | ~3175 | Contoured |
| LD-11 | 125.0 | 64.0 | 60.4 | n/a | 7000 | ~3175 | Rectangular |
| LD-29 | 186.0 | 64.0 | 88.0 | 125.0 | 13300 | ~6033 | Type B |
LD-1, -2, -3, -4, and -8 are those most widely used, together with the rectangular M3 containers.
