However, adds Goodman, whilst we can design a 9g net to suit all aircraft configurations, in some cases, a rigid barrier may be a more suitable solution. For example, very large aircraft such as the A380 freighter or some MD11s required a very large payload and a very demanding maximum footprint under load. In these cases, a rigid barrier was selected but of course, with the bulkhead came a much higher price not to mention a great deal of extra weight.”