Boeing 747-400F

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UPS Boeing 747-400F 'Worldwide Services' freighter landing, showcasing the workhorse of global logistics.

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Aircraft

747-400F B744

UPS (United Parcel Service)

N570UP

Registration

Airline

UPS

UPS / 5X

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Runway Royalty, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Queen of the Skies

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 84.0

Well-timed UPS 747 main gear touchdown, sharp details; background cranes add color but draw slight attention from the aircraft.

Location

P3 Domestic Carpark (Level 10)

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9341, 151.1830

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

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Aviation History

The Boeing 747-400F is an iconic dedicated freighter variant of the 747 family, critical to global cargo logistics.

Fleet Rarity

UPS is one of few major operators of the 747-400F; fewer than 150 remain active.

Record Flights

One of the backbone aircraft for long-haul UPS international package routes.

Safety & Events

747-400F has proven reliability and has been part of large-scale logistics operations, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Future Outlook

Gradual phaseout is expected in the late 2020s-2030s as newer freighters enter fleets.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW4056 or General Electric CF6-80C2 or Rolls-Royce RB211-524G/H (varies by frame, commonly PW4056 or CF6-80C2 on UPS fleet)

Engine

64.44 m

Wingspan

70.67 m

Length

8,240 km

Range

907 km/h

Speed

113,000 kg cargo

Capacity

396,890 kg

MTOW

19.41 m

Height

282 kN (63,500 lbf) per engine (PW4056)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 3/4, typically 93-99 EPNdB at takeoff (varies by engine/model)

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