Boeing 767-200BDSF
Israel Aerospace Industries · United States · first flew 2010 · transport aircraft
The Boeing 767-200BDSF (Bedek Special Freighter) is a passenger-to-freighter conversion of the Boeing 767-200 performed by Israel Aerospace Industries' Bedek Aviation division. It extends the working life of older 767-200 airliners in dedicated cargo operations.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbofan, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Wide-body twin-engine freighter with large cargo door |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Passenger-to-freighter converted Boeing 767-200 by IAI
- Wide-body twin-engine freighter with large cargo door
- Boeing 767 nose and fuselage with freight interior
Identifiable as a standard Boeing 767-200 by its wide-body fuselage, twin under-wing engines and blended winglet options, but with a large main-deck cargo door on the forward port fuselage replacing passenger windows.
Specifications
- The Boeing 767-200BDSF has a length of 48.5 m (159 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 47.57 m (156 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 851 km/h (529 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
IAI's Bedek division developed the 767-200BDSF conversion programme to meet demand for medium wide-body freighters, with the first conversion flying in 2010. The programme competes with Boeing's own 767-200SF conversion by offering comparable performance at competitive cost.
Variants
The BDSF designation is IAI's brand; Boeing offers its own 767-200SF conversion. The 767-300BDSF is a larger sibling based on the stretched 767-300 airframe.
Where you'll see it
BDSF-converted aircraft have operated with cargo carriers in the Americas, Europe, and Asia; the type is particularly valued by express freight operators seeking wide-body capacity on thinner routes.
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