Boeing 747-400F

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Queen of the Skies sneaking by at ORD.

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Aircraft

747-400F B744

SF Airlines (Shunfeng Airlines)

Airline

SF Airlines

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, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Queen of the Skies

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Photo grade

Score: 59.0

Colorful 747 freighter is eye-catching, but soft focus and poles blocking the view hurt impact.

Location

Chicago O\'Hare International Airport

ORD/KORD

41.9786, -87.9048

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Chicago O\'Hare International Airport ORD

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 747-400F is one of the most iconic and successful freighter aircraft, popular for long-haul heavy cargo. It extends the legacy of the 747 \'Jumbo Jet\' into the airfreight sector.

Fleet Rarity

The 747-400F is becoming less common but still in active use among leading cargo airlines, with fewer than 100 dedicated -400F airframes worldwide.

Record Flights

Common on major Asia/North America cargo trunk routes. Has historically set records for largest volume and longest non-stop cargo flights.

Safety & Events

747-400Fs have been involved in some engine and fire incidents, but have a generally strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in service for several more years, but gradually being replaced by newer types (Boeing 747-8F, 777F, and conversions).

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW4056, Rolls-Royce RB211-524G/H, or General Electric CF6-80C2B1F (one of these depending on subvariant, not specifically visible)

Engine

64.4 meters

Wingspan

70.7 meters

Length

8,240 km

Range

920 km/h (Mach 0.85)

Speed

Payload: 113,000 kg (cargo)

Capacity

396,900 kg

MTOW

19.4 meters

Height

Each engine: 56,000–63,300 lbf (249–282 kN)

Thrust

Approximates ICAO Chapter 3/4, ~101-105 dB on approach (variant dependent)

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