Boeing 747-400F

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A UPS Boeing 747-400F in Worldwide Services livery touching down, framed against another tail (Singapore Airlines).

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Aircraft

747-400F B744

UPS Worldwide Services

N628UP

Registration

Airline

UPS

UPS / 5X

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Cargo King, Vintage Voyager, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Queen of the Skies

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 75.0

Nice UPS 747 panning shot! Singapore Airlines tail and fence add distraction, but registration is clear and focus is strong.

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

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Aviation History

One of the mainstay cargo aircraft globally, 747-400F helped UPS expand long-haul air freight operations; iconic for its nose-loading cargo door.

Fleet Rarity

UPS has one of the largest 747-400F fleets, but the model is becoming less common as airlines switch to newer freighters.

Record Flights

Common on transpacific and intercontinental legs; significant for high-volume express logistics and rare main-deck nose-loading capability.

Safety & Events

Generally reliable; 747-400Fs have occasionally been involved in non-fatal cargo fires or diversions due to cargo-related incidents.

Future Outlook

Phased retirement expected over the next decade as newer 747-8Fs and 777Fs enter service, but currently active.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW4056 or General Electric CF6-80C2B1F or Rolls-Royce RB211-524G/H (varies by sub-model)

Engine

64.4 meters

Wingspan

70.7 meters

Length

8,240 km

Range

907 km/h

Speed

113,000 kg cargo

Capacity

396,890 kg

MTOW

19.4 meters

Height

around 276 kN (varies by engine type)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3/4, varies (typically around 98-104 dB on approach)

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