Boeing 747-400F

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15 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

HL7601 sitting on the taxiway ready to depart to DFW from IAH.

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Aircraft

747-400F B744

Korean Air Cargo standard livery

HL7601

Registration

Airline

Korean Air Cargo

KAL / KE

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

iPhone 15 Pro Max

Location

East Cargo Ramp

George Bush Intercontinental Airport · IAH/KIAH

29.9844, -95.3414

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George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The 747-400F is one of the most iconic and successful dedicated freighters ever built, a backbone of global air cargo since the 1990s.

Fleet Rarity

With the 747-8F in service, the 747-400F is becoming less common but still used by major cargo operators.

Record Flights

Flown on ultra-long-haul cargo routes (Asia-North America/Europe), once the longest-range freighter before modern 777F/A350F.

Safety & Events

Few notable non-fatal cargo incidents; a key aircraft for pandemic-response medical freight.

Future Outlook

Gradual retirement ongoing; some aircraft expected to fly through the late 2020s due to cargo demand.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW4056

Engine

64.4 meters

Wingspan

70.67 meters

Length

8,240 kilometers

Range

913 kilometers per hour

Speed

Cargo capacity: 112,760 kilograms

Capacity

396,890 kilograms

MTOW

19.41 meters

Height

251 kN - 282 kN (56,500 lbf - 63,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 3/4 (varies by engine and year, approx. 94-100 dB on takeoff)

Noise

Exact engine model for HL7601 not visible in the image but known from fleet data.