Boeing 757-200SF

08 Aug 2026 · © Siliconserver

A DHL Boeing 757-200SF (G-BMRD) taxies at a busy cargo ramp, with UPS and FedEx freighters in the background—an express logistics hub in action.

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Aircraft

757-200SF B752

DHL (Yellow/Red, standard livery)

G-BMRD

Registration

Airline

DHL Air

DHK / D0

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

SONY ILCE-6700 E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS

Achievements

Cargo King, Vintage Voyager, Golden Hour Glory, Boeing Beginner

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 86.0

DHL 757 is crisp and vibrant, but foreground FedEx jet obstructs, slightly weakening composition.

Location

Visitors Terrace

Cologne Bonn Airport · CGN/EDDK

50.8787, 7.1229

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Cologne Bonn Airport CGN

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Aviation History

The Boeing 757-200SF is a popular narrow-body freighter converted from retired passenger 757s, widely used by express parcel operators like DHL, FedEx, and UPS for medium-haul cargo routes.

Fleet Rarity

Hundreds of 757 freighters are active globally, but fewer than ~200 in DHL’s active dedicated freighter fleet.

Record Flights

No notable record flights for this airframe type, but 757s in cargo service regularly operate high-utilization schedules across continents.

Safety & Events

Generally safe model, a few non-fatal mechanical incidents in fleet history, not specific to this airframe.

Future Outlook

Still flying, but 757s are gradually being retired or replaced by newer models like the 767 and A321 freighters.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4

Engine

38.05 meters

Wingspan

47.32 meters

Length

6,336 km

Range

850 km/h

Speed

Up to 39,800 kg (cargo)

Capacity

115,680 kg

MTOW

13.56 meters

Height

186 kN (41,700 lbf) per engine

Thrust

95-100 EPNdB (meets ICAO Chapter 3)

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