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08 Aug 2026 · © Siliconserver

UPS Boeing 747-8F taxiing at Cologne airport, showcasing its immense size and distinctive freighter nose.

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Aircraft

UPS (Worldwide Services) standard livery

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

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

Achievements

Cargo King, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Queen of the Skies

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Photo grade

A

Silver

Score: 81.0

Nice sharp profile of the UPS 747, clear registration, but midday light feels a bit flat. Strong composition with good spacing.

Location

Visitors Terrace

Cologne Bonn Airport · CGN/EDDK

50.8787, 7.1229

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Cologne Bonn Airport CGN

Insights

Aviation History

Boeing 747-8F is the largest commercial cargo aircraft operating, and one of the latest freighter developments of the classic 747 series

Fleet Rarity

Part of a relatively rare group; fewer than 120 747-8Fs in existence, and only a handful operated by UPS

Record Flights

Holds record for largest commercial aircraft regularly used on transpacific and long-haul global cargo routes

Safety & Events

Generally has an excellent safety record, with no major hull losses

Future Outlook

Still flying actively, likely to remain in service for 10 more years given its range and payload

Specifications

GEnx-2B67

Engine

68.4 meters

Wingspan

76.3 meters

Length

7,730 km

Range

917 km/h

Speed

Payload: 140,000 kg (approx)

Capacity

447,700 kg

MTOW

19.4 meters

Height

296 kN (66,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/1 (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

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