Boeing 747-400

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23 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

These highly customized aircraft are equipped for royal and government transport, often featuring bespoke interiors and advanced communications suites.

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Advait S · 24 Feb 2026

Nice one!

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Aircraft

747-400 B744

Kingdom of Bahrain state livery

Airline

Kingdom of Bahrain (Royal Flight or Government)

Manufacturer

Boeing

Location

Terminal 2 Apron

London Heathrow Airport · LHR/EGLL

51.4684, -0.4494

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 747-400 is one of the most iconic long-haul aircraft, distinguishing itself as the flagship of many nations' VVIP fleets.

Fleet Rarity

Highly rare as a VVIP 747-400; only a handful in state service globally.

Record Flights

The 747-400 has performed several ultra-long-range special mission flights as state and VVIP transport.

Safety & Events

Bahrain's 747s are occasionally seen at major diplomatic events but are rarely photographed.

Future Outlook

This aircraft likely to remain in VVIP service or be preserved due to its iconic status.

Specifications

CF6-80C2B1F or PW4056 or RB211-524G/H (most Bahraini VIP 747s use GE engines)

Engine

64.44 m

Wingspan

70.66 m

Length

13,450 km

Range

920 km/h

Speed

416 passengers (standard 3-class, but likely VIP interior in this case)

Capacity

396,890 kg

MTOW

19.41 m

Height

252 kN (56,750 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/2 (ICAO Chapter 3 compliant; max 104 dB at takeoff for B744)

Noise

Registration number is not readable from this angle.