Boeing 747-400 (likely, based on silhouette)

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03 Jun 2026 · © Old man

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Aircraft

747-400 (likely, based on silhouette) B744

Manufacturer

Boeing

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Photo grade

Score: 57.0

The 747 is centered and recognizable but is too distant and soft with flat, hazy lighting.

Location

Fort Smith Regional Airport

FSM/KFSM

35.3366, -94.3674

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Aviation History

The Boeing 747-400 is the most successful and iconic variant of the 747 family, long regarded as the \'Queen of the Skies.\' It revolutionized long-haul travel and dominated international routes for decades.

Fleet Rarity

Rapidly declining in airline fleets; most passenger versions retired as of 2024, but still found in freighter and special-use roles.

Record Flights

Flown some of the world\'s longest non-stop scheduled commercial flights in its prime; e.g., Qantas SYD-DFW, British Airways LHR-SIN-SYD, etc.

Safety & Events

Very safe track record, though several notable incidents (Cargo fire, engine failures, but very few fatal crashes relative to fleet size).

Future Outlook

Mostly retired from passenger service; many converted to freighters or stored/scrapped; a few preserved as museum pieces.

Specifications

64.4 m

Wingspan

70.7 m

Length

13,450 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

416 passengers (typical 3-class), up to 660 (high-density all economy)

Capacity

396,890 kg

MTOW

19.4 m

Height

QC2–4/ICAO Chapter 3–4 (varies by engine)

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