Boeing 747-200F

SoonerAlum93 🇺🇸

17 Sep 2026 · © SoonerAlum93

Queen of the Skies heading to the runway at ORD.

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YOWYYZspotter · 18 Sep 2026

This is a really nice shot!

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Aircraft

747-200F B742

Kalitta Air standard livery

Airline

Kalitta Air

CKS / K4

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Boeing Beginner, Queen of the Skies

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Photo grade

Score: 61.0

Hazy, soft focus and visual clutter detract, but the Kalitta Air livery is clear and recognizable side-on.

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

The Boeing 747-200F is a classic widebody freighter, once a backbone of global cargo. Kalitta Air is one of the last to operate them.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 20 747-200Fs remain in regular freight service worldwide — extremely rare for active commercial ops.

Record Flights

747-200F models are capable of long-haul transcontinental, transpacific, and polar flights. No specific famous record for Kalitta\'s frame.

Safety & Events

Kalitta Air 747-200Fs have been involved in notable incidents, including cargo fire emergencies and runway overruns, but the type is generally reliable.

Future Outlook

Some still flying for Kalitta and select carriers, most retired or scrapped as of 2024.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney JT9D or General Electric CF6 (specific variant not visible)

Engine

59.6 meters

Wingspan

70.66 meters

Length

9,800 kilometers

Range

920 km/h

Speed

Cargo: ~110,000 kg

Capacity

377,842 kilograms

MTOW

19.33 meters

Height

209–233 kN (47,000–52,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Varies, typically ICAO Chapter 2 or 3 (~104-106 EPNdB on takeoff)

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