Explained in plain English
What is a cargo plane?
A cargo plane, or freighter, is an aircraft designed specifically to transport goods rather than passengers. These planes often have reinforced floors, wider fuselages, and large loading doors. The K2 Airways Boeing 737 in the story was a cargo plane, highlighting that its mission was purely about transporting freight.
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