Boeing 747-400F

09 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

Distinctive upper-deck hump marks the 747, with winglets typical for the -400 series. Cargolux is a major Luxembourg-based cargo carrier.

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Aircraft

747-400F B744

Cargolux standard livery

LX-LCL

Registration

Airline

Cargolux

CLX / CV

Manufacturer

Boeing

Achievements

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Insights

Aviation History

The 747-400F is a workhorse of global air cargo, modernized from classic 747s. Cargolux is one of the largest dedicated 747 cargo operators.

Fleet Rarity

While over 100 747-400Fs remain active, less than 150 are flying worldwide—making it rarer compared to mainline passenger types.

Record Flights

Utilized on transcontinental and intercontinental routes, including some of the world's longest non-stop freight flights.

Safety & Events

747-400F fleet widely respected for reliability; Cargolux airframes have few major public incidents.

Future Outlook

Gradual phase-out as newer 747-8F and large twin-engine freighters replace the 747-400F, but many remain in service.

Specifications

CF6-80C2B1F (General Electric, common for 747-400F variant)

Engine

64.44 meters

Wingspan

70.66 meters

Length

8,240 kilometers

Range

907 kilometers per hour

Speed

120,000 kilograms cargo

Capacity

396,890 kilograms

MTOW

19.41 meters

Height

240 kN (54,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

94-104 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant)

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