Cargo bay configurations

One bay. Two variants. BN-1X and BN-1XM

The civil BN-1X and tactical BN-1XM share a common cargo-bay architecture, designed to accommodate up to 7 LD-2, 6 LD-3 or 3 LD-8 containers, bulk cargo distributed across 4 main zones plus a tail cargo zone, or up to 4 military-standard 463L pallets.

The BN-1XM retains the common cargo-bay architecture, with local structural reinforcement and an additional rear cargo door for tactical offload and airdrop operations.

Cutaway of the BN-1X cargo bay with 6 LD-3 containers in a single row.

Cutaway of the BN-1X cargo bay loaded with bulk boxes in 4 main zones and a tail zone.

Cutaway of the BN-1XM cargo bay with 4 military 463L pallets in a single row.

Civil · Mode 01

6 ULD, single file

LD-3 containers arranged in a single longitudinal row within the cargo bay, with up to 6 loading positions. Each position provides approximately 2,100 mm (82.7 in) of longitudinal spacing. Containers are loaded individually, not side by side.

Civil · Mode 02

4 bulk zones

Loose boxes carried on the cargo deck, arranged in 4 main zones plus a tail bulk cargo zone. Loaded through the front door. Civil BN-1X.

BN-1XM · Mode 03

4 pallets type 463L

Four 463L military pallets accommodated on the cargo deck, with loading possible through either the front or rear cargo door. The rear door also enables tactical offload operations. Tactical BN-1XM.

Ground path

Front door for loading. Rear door on the BN-1XM.

Loading is primarily conducted through the front cargo door using a standard cargo loader.

On the BN-1XM, the rear cargo door provides additional access for loading, tactical offload and airdrop operations.

Side view of the BN-1X on the apron. The front cargo door is open and a scissor loader holds strapped cargo at the sill.

Front view of the BN-1X with the cargo door open and a scissor loader at the sill. — Front, loader at the door

Rear view of the BN-1X on the apron. The tail is closed. Loading is at the front door. — Rear view — loading remains at the front door

Top view of the BN-1X with the front cargo door open and a loader alongside. — Plan view

Three-quarter view of the BN-1X with the front cargo door open and a scissor loader at the door. — Three-quarter, loading

Cargo bay — BN-1X and BN-1XM

Item	Civil BN-1X
Primary pallet	PAG / P1P · 3 175 × 2 235 mm (125 × 88 in)
Maximum pallet width	2 235 mm · 88 in (outside load width included)
Front cargo door	Clear opening width: 2,835 mm (111.6 in)
ULD LD-2 (APE)	7
ULD LD-3 (AKE)	6
ULD LD-8 (AQF)	3
Pallet PBJ	4 · 2.7 × 2.2 m (108 × 88 in)
Pallet PAG	3 · 3.2 × 2.2 m (125 × 88 in)
Pallet 463L	4 · 2.7 × 2.2 m (108 × 88 in)
Bulk	4 zones on the same deck + tail bulk cargo zone

Performance, dimensions and weight figures are preliminary design estimates. Indicative. Not certified. Not AFM. Values may evolve with design maturity.