The original post stated the height of the freighter version is .50cm lower.
Since the modification discussed is to raise the nose of the Aircraft to allow a level attitude on the ground the implication is the forward fuselage is higher which it is !
As you accurately point out 'Dual Ground' the top of the vertical stabiliser is the highest point of the Aircraft and this is lower on the cargo version but not of primary importance to operators.
The higher, level loading height is, it seemed backward to me to mention the lower tail height
Last edited by stilton; 22nd November 2009 at 01:50.