How Heavy Are Airplanes? (Average Airplane Weight)
Airplanes have evolved since the Wright Brothers’ plane first took off in 1903, weighing only 605 pounds (274.4 kg). Today’s aircraft have only gotten heavier with their various sizes, designs, equipment, and cargo capabilities. How much an airplane weighs depends on its size and model. The average commercial plane weighs 152.9 to 220.1 tons (138,708.5…