Boeing 747-400

27 Jan 2026 · © Unknown

Delta operated the last passenger 747s in the U.S.; N664US was delivered to Northwest Airlines in 1989 and became a Delta flagship after the merger.

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Mitsubishi MD-88 (part of the MD-80 series)

Aircraft

747-400 B744

Delta Air Lines (last livery before Delta 747 retired)

N664US

Registration

Airline

Delta Air Lines

DAL / DL

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

iPhone

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 747-400 was the best-selling 747 variant, famed for revolutionizing long-haul flight and the dominant jumbo jet of the late 20th century. Delta was the last major US airline to fly the 747.

Fleet Rarity

747-400 passenger variants are now extremely rare, with nearly all retired; only a handful operate in cargo service.

Record Flights

Used on some of the world’s longest non-stop commercial routes, such as Atlanta-Johannesburg and Detroit-Tokyo.

Safety & Events

Delta’s 747-400s operated the airline’s farewell 747 flights in 2017; N664US participated in final domestic and international farewell tours.

Future Outlook

N664US has been retired and stored, possibly preserved or parted out at the time of the photo.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW4056 (also fitted with CF6-80C2B1F or RB211-524G/H)

Engine

64.44 m

Wingspan

70.66 m

Length

13,450 km

Range

907 km/h

Speed

416 passengers (typical 3-class); up to 660 max (single class)

Capacity

396,890 kg

MTOW

19.41 m

Height

62,100 lbf (276 kN) per engine (PW4056 variant)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3/4, 95-103 dB (typical)

Noise

Photo may be of a retired or stored aircraft, check current frame status for historical accuracy.