Boeing 747-400

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18 Jun 2026 · © SoonerAlum93

Caught this beauty taxing at O’Hare!

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Aircraft

747-400 B744

Lufthansa standard livery

D-ABTJ

Registration

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Queen of the Skies

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 70.0

Classic 747 profile, but the image is soft and hazy which affects detail and overall impact.

Location

Chicago O\'Hare International Airport

ORD/KORD

41.9786, -87.9048

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Chicago O\'Hare International Airport ORD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Iconic Boeing 747-400, key to Lufthansa\'s long-haul fleet since the 1990s; symbol of the jumbo jet era.

Fleet Rarity

Decreasing, as Lufthansa is one of the last major airlines still operating the 747-400 for long-haul service.

Record Flights

The 747-400 type has operated some of Lufthansa’s longest nonstop services, including routes between Frankfurt and Buenos Aires.

Safety & Events

747-400 has a strong safety record; individual aircraft may have experienced minor technical delays but no major incidents for D-ABTJ reported.

Future Outlook

Most 747-400s are being phased out; this aircraft is likely approaching retirement, storage, or possible conversion.

Specifications

CF6-80C2B1F (General Electric)

Engine

64.4 m

Wingspan

70.67 m

Length

13,450 km

Range

907 km/h

Speed

416 passengers (typical three-class)

Capacity

396,890 kg

MTOW

19.41 m

Height

274 kN (61,600 lbf) each

Thrust

QC/2 (departure), QC/0.5 (arrival), ICAO Chapter 3

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