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11 May 2026 · © TonyLTX

Nippon Cargo Airlines Boeing 747-8F (JA12KZ) rotates for liftoff, flexing its iconic wingtips.

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AviatorShots81 · 11 May 2026

So cool! 🛩️

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Aircraft

Nippon Cargo Airlines

Airline

Nippon Cargo Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

Canon EOS 1200D EF-S55-250mm

Achievements

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Location

Milan Malpensa International Airport

MXP/LIMC

45.6306, 8.7281

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Milan Malpensa International Airport MXP

Insights

Aviation History

The 747-8F is the latest and largest 747 family freighter, among the last production variants of the iconic \'Jumbo Jet.\' Nippon Cargo is one of a handful of global operators.

Fleet Rarity

Nippon Cargo Airlines operates a small fleet of 747-8Fs; fewer than 200 747-8Fs produced worldwide.

Record Flights

Known for operating high-capacity, long-haul cargo routes across the Pacific and globally.

Safety & Events

The 747-8F has not had major hull-loss events to date; generally noted for strong reliability in cargo service.

Future Outlook

Active, but the type is among the last of new 747s as production ceases; expected long-term cargo service.

Specifications

GEnx-2B67

Engine

68.4 meters

Wingspan

76.3 meters

Length

7,730 kilometers

Range

917 kilometers per hour

Speed

140,000 kilograms (cargo)

Capacity

447,700 kilograms

MTOW

19.4 meters

Height

66,500 lbf (296 kN) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant; specific decibels vary

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