Boeing 747-400F

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Queen of the skies cargo version climbing out of ORD

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Aircraft

747-400F B744

Atlas Air standard livery

N406MC

Registration

Airline

Atlas Air

GTI / 5Y

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

Cargo King, Vintage Voyager, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Queen of the Skies

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 76.0

Nice clean capture of the 747, though it's a bit soft and the crop leaves a lot of empty space up top.

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 successful widebody freighters and has been a backbone of global cargo operations for several decades.

Fleet Rarity

The 747-400F is becoming increasingly rare in active fleets as newer freighters (such as the 747-8F and 777F) join cargo airlines; Atlas Air is one of the largest remaining operators.

Record Flights

Used on transpacific, intercontinental, and high-volume freight routes worldwide.

Safety & Events

Atlas Air 747-400Fs have operated a range of humanitarian and critical logistics missions, especially during global crises.

Future Outlook

Many 747-400Fs are expected to gradually retire over the next decade but are still active in 2024.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW4056 or General Electric CF6-80C2B1F (typical options for B744F; specific engine variant not visible)

Engine

64.44 m

Wingspan

70.66 m

Length

8,240 km

Range

907 km/h

Speed

Cargo: approx. 112,760 kg

Capacity

396,890 kg

MTOW

19.41 m

Height

252–282 kN (56,600–63,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/4 (approach); ICAO Annex 16 Chapter 3

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