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The air
cargo transport in Brazil began with VARIG’s creation in 1927. In
addition passengers, VARIG’s first route also transported cargo. The
route was known as "Lagoon Line" and linked Porto Alegre, Pelotas
and Rio Grande with aquatic aircraft Dornier Wal. With air transport
medicines, food and machinery parts arrived at their destination
faster.
The first cargo flight began in 1944, between Porto Alegre and
Pelotas with Junkers F-13 and Electra L10. Both aircraft could carry
880kg of cargo. Shortly after the Second World War, this route began
to be made with the DC-3.
VARIG’s first purely cargo plane was received on January 27, 1948, it was a DC-3/C-47. Also at this time, VARIG began to acquire convertible aircraft, ie, they could be easily adapted for transport cargo or passenger. Also "Combi" aircraft, with an exclusive part for passengers and another exclusive part for cargo. The freighter routes were extended to Curitiba, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and VARIG’s cargo stations were created in Porto Alegre, Curitiba, Florianopolis, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
The
Brazilian cargo market underwent a revolution in 1960 when VARIG
bought its first Boeing 707 jet aircraft. Thereafter, cargo began to
be transported in half time, even to other countries like the USA.
In 1965 arrived the first Boeing 707-300C (Convertible), which
proved to be very versatile for the company, since it could be
easily converted to carry more cargo or more passengers, according
to demand.
In 1969 came into operation the first Boeing 707-300F (freighter),
ie, exclusively for cargo transportation. With B707F, VARIG launched
“Varig Cargo” livery.
In 1975, VARIG’s freighter fleet was complemented by Boeing
727-100F. Thus B727F ware designed for domestic flights to South
America routes, while B707F were designed for international flights
and domestic flights with high demand.
70s
Fleet:
4xBoeing 707-300F
2xBoeing 727-100F
TOTAL: 6
After start flights to Europe, in 1965, VARIG
increased its international fleet with Boeing
707-320. The first two B707-341C (PP-VJR and
PP-VJS) arrived in Brazil on December 28, 1966,
while the third (PP-VJT) arrived on March 22,
1967. These three aircraft were directly ordered
from Boeing by VARIG, that’s why they have the
number "41" at the end. These Boeing 707-320
were Combi type (recognized by letter "C" at the
end), ie, convertible to cargo or passengers.
Thus, these aircraft allowed the flexibility to
carry more passengers or more cargo, depending
on demand.
In 1969 VARIG began operate with Boeing 707
freighter version, known as Boeing 707- 300F. It
was VARIG’s first purely jet freighter and the
only until 1975, with the introduction of Boeing
727F.
Constructor |
The Boeing Company, USA |
Engine |
four Pratt & Whitney JT3D-3, 18,000 pounds of thrust |
Wingspread |
145,74 feet |
Length |
152,92 feet |
Height |
42,42 feet |
Cruising speed |
546,83 miles/hr. |
Flight reach |
6,524 miles |
Maximum flight altitude |
41,996 feet |
Cruising radius |
12 h 45 min |
Empty aircraft weight |
143,353 pounds |
Maximum take-off weight |
331,722 pounds |
Technical crew |
05 (2 pilots, 1 flight mechanic, 1 navigator and 1 radio telegraph operator) |
Maximum capacity of fuel tank |
19,909 gallons |
Normal consumption |
1,300 gallons/hr. |
Minimum runway length |
10,039 feet |
Minimum landing strip length |
6,233 feet |
To complement Boeing 707 and expand its network, VARIG began operating Boeing 727- 100F aircraft in 1975. The tri-jet Boeing 727 was widely used worldwide and is was the best-selling aircraft in the world at that time. B727 proved to be ideal for domestic and to South America freighter routes
B727-100 cargo
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Manufacturer | Boeing |
Engine | JT8D-7/9 |
Wingspan | 35,92 m |
Lenght | 40,59 m |
Height | 10,36 m |
Cruising Speed | 865 km/h |
Maximum Flight Altitude | 41.000 feet |
Aircraft Deadweight | 40.300 kg |
Maximum Take-off Weight | 76.882 Kg |
Maximum Weight at Landing | 64.637 Kg |
Maximum Fuel Capacity | 23.345 Kg |
Regular Consumption | 4.050 Kg |
In 1985
was inaugurated São Paulo’s TECA (cargo center distribution), which
could even store perishable, valuable and dangerous cargo. In 1987
was inaugurated Rio de Janeiro’s TECA.
In 1986, VARIG received its first DC-10-30F, Brazil’s first
freighter wide-body aircraft.
80s
Fleet:
5xBoeing 707-300F
3xBoeing 727-100F
2xDouglas DC-10-30F
TOTAL: 10
In July 1974 VARIG received its first two DC-10-30, prefixes PP-VMA and PP-VMB, ordered in November 1972, that began operating international VARIG’s routes. They were Brazil’s first wide-body jets. In 1986 VARIG started operating its first full cargo DC10, known as DC-10-30F. The DC-10 represented a new level for Brazilian air cargo market, enabling the transport of larger loads and for faraway destinations nonstop. DC-10-30F was defined as Boeing 707F replacement.
DC10-30 cargo
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Manufacturer | Douglas |
Engine | GE - CF6 |
Wingspan | 50.4 metros |
Lenght | 55.3 metros |
Height | 17.7 metros |
Cruising Speed | 900 km/h |
Range | 5.200 NM - max. fuel |
Maximum Flight Altitude | 42.000 Pés |
Aircraft Deadweight | 108.300 kg |
Maximum Take-off Weight | 263.325 kg |
Maximum Weight at Landing | 192.323 kg |
Maximum Fuel Capacity | 111.000 kg |
Regular Consumption | 4.050 Kg |
Finally, in 1993, Varig Cargo was officially established as VARIG’s cargo subsidiary. Varig Cargo's fleet consisted of five Boeing 727-100F and two Douglas DC-10-30F, besides using VARIG’s passenger aircraft. As VARIG, Varig Cargo adopted a new visual identity in 1997 and launched its online tracking service, the first in Brazil.
90s
Fleet:
5xBoeing 727-100F
2xDouglas DC-10-30F
TOTAL: 7
Domestic cargo destinations: Porto Alegre, Curitiba, Campinas, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Recife, Fortaleza, São Luis, Belém, Manaus.
International cargo destinations: Montevideo, Lima, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Amsterdam, Frankfurt.
In
October 2000, Varig Cargo has become Varig Log, an independent
company. Varig Log was born as the largest cargo airline in Latin
America, with a fleet of eleven aircraft, a global network and
distribution centers in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Manaus, Porto
Alegre, Miami, New York and Frankfurt.
Always thinking about the quality of its products, Varig Log started
replacing the Boeing 727-100F by Boeing 727-200F and introduced the
MD-11F in 2005, being the first airline in Latin America to operate
this model in cargo version.
2000s
Fleet:
4xBoeing 727-100F
4xBoeing 727-200F
3xDouglas DC-10-30F
2xMD-11F
TOTAL: 13
Domestic cargo destinations: Porto Alegre, Curitiba, Campinas, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Cuiabá, Porto Velho, Salvador, Recife, Fortaleza, São Luis, Belém, Rio Branco, Manaus.
International cargo destinations: Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Lima, Caracas, Bogotá, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Amsterdam, Frankfurt.
In 2000, Varig Log received its first Boeing 727- 200F, a larger version of Boeing 727-100F. With B727-200F, Varig Log increased the offer in domestic market and flights to South America. The second arrived in 2001, the third in 2002 and fourth in 2003.
Aircraft B727-200 cargo
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Manufacturer | Boeing |
Engine | JT8D-17/17A |
Wingspan | 108 ft |
Lenght | 153 ft |
Height | 34 ft |
Cruising Speed | 467 kt |
Alcance de vôo | 6.150 nm - max. fuel |
Maximum Flight Altitude | 41.000 ft |
Aircraft Deadweight | 93.696 lb |
Maximum Take-off Weight | 195.000 lb |
Maximum Weight at Landing | 161.000 lb |
Maximum Fuel Capacity | 58.000 lb |
Regular Consumption | 4.409 lb/h |
In 2005 Varig Log became the first airline in Latin America to operate the MD-11F, MD-11’s cargo version. This was the largest aircraft operated by Varig Log and was chosen to replace the DC-10-30F on long-haul routes.
MD-11
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Manufacturer | MCDONNEL DOUGLAS Aircraft Company, United States |
Engine | GE CF6-80C2 D1F |
Wingspan | 52meters |
Lenght | 61,40meters |
Hight | 17,93meters |
Cruising Speed | 890Km/h |
Range | 12.000Km |
Maximum Flight Altitude | 13.100meters |
Range | 14h 58min. |
Aircraft Deadweight | 133.500Kg |
Maximum Take-off Weight | 280.320Kg |
Maximum Weight at Landing | 199.581Kg |
Maximum load capacity | 44.673Kg |