What functions does the Cargo Plane 42025 have?

The model features retractable landing gear along with an opening rear ramp and side cargo doors for access to the hold.

Does the set include any minifigures?

No, as with most Technic function models, the focus is entirely on the mechanics, with no minifigures included.

How many pieces and shapes does the model have?

The set is made up of 1,297 pieces across 141 unique shapes.

Technic

Cargo Plane

The Technic Cargo Plane 42025 recreates a twin-engine cargo aircraft with working landing gear and opening cargo doors. With 1,297 pieces and 141 unique shapes, the emphasis sits clearly on function rather than looks alone. Black, light grey, white and blue give it a calm colour scheme close to real-world cargo aircraft.

Set number: 42025
Year: 2014
Pieces: 1,297
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 141

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 141

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (13)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

A cargo plane built around working functions

Unlike a purely static display model, the Technic Cargo Plane 42025 focuses on playable mechanics: the landing gear retracts and extends, a large rear ramp and side cargo doors open for access to the hold, and the engines are detailed enough to hold their own as a visual feature. That mix of function and form is typical of the mid-to-upper Technic range, sitting below the fully remote-controlled flagship sets. The wings are also mounted so they do not snap off immediately when the fuselage is picked up, a small but useful design touch.

1,297 pieces, 141 shapes and a fuselage full of mechanics

A significant share of the 1,297 pieces goes into the mechanism hidden beneath the outer shell that drives the landing gear and doors, while visible panelling in black, light grey and white shapes the familiar cargo-plane silhouette. Blue accents pick out the cockpit area and other details. Small antenna details on the fuselage add further visual interest without serving any actual function. With 141 unique shapes, the set sits within the usual range for Technic aircraft, short of the very high shape count found in the series' largest sets.

No cockpit crew, all focus on the machine

No minifigures are included. As with most Technic function models, the mechanics take priority over any play scene involving characters. The cockpit area is shaped clearly enough to read as a cockpit, but it is not built to fit a minifigure, in keeping with the set's character as a pure function model. Anyone building an airport scene typically pairs the model with other sets that bring their own ground-crew minifigures.

Using the parts list to check gear and door mechanics

For a function-heavy model like this, the full parts list on this page is particularly useful for tracing the special parts needed for the landing gear and door mechanisms individually. That makes it easier to track down a missing hinge or joint piece rather than searching the whole model for one specific element. That matters more for a 2014 release, where not every special shape is easy to buy again on its own.

FAQ

What functions does the Cargo Plane 42025 have?: The model features retractable landing gear along with an opening rear ramp and side cargo doors for access to the hold.
Does the set include any minifigures?: No, as with most Technic function models, the focus is entirely on the mechanics, with no minifigures included.
How many pieces and shapes does the model have?: The set is made up of 1,297 pieces across 141 unique shapes.