Boeing 747-400F

19 Apr 2026 · © Siliconserver

Nippon Cargo Airlines Boeing 747-400F 'JA17KZ' loading at a cargo stand with a 40th Anniversary livery, an icon of global air freight.

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Kiwi Aviation · 19 Apr 2026

So cool! 🛩️

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Aircraft

747-400F B744

Nippon Cargo Airlines 40th Anniversary

JA17KZ

Registration

Airline

Nippon Cargo Airlines

NCA / KZ

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Sony Alpha 6000 Sony SEL55210 - 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Queen of the Skies

7 badges earned

Location

Frankfurt Main Airport

FRA/EDDF

50.0267, 8.5584

Open map

Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 747-400F is a mainstay of global cargo aviation, extending the 747\'s legacy as a freighter icon; NCA is a long-time 747 operator.

Fleet Rarity

Less common as the 747-400F is aging and being replaced by newer freighters, but still workhorses of large cargo airlines. Nippon Cargo Airlines operates a small 747-400F fleet.

Record Flights

Commonly used on transpacific and Europe-Asia ultra-long-haul routes; suitable for some of the world\'s longest nonstop freight legs.

Safety & Events

No recent major incidents specific to JA17KZ. 747-400Fs are generally very reliable but have experienced occasional cargo-related incidents across all operators.

Future Outlook

Still active as of 2024, but 747-400Fs are gradually being retired or replaced.

Specifications

CF6-80C2B1F

Engine

64.4 meters

Wingspan

70.67 meters

Length

8,240 kilometers

Range

910 kilometers per hour

Speed

117,000 kilograms cargo

Capacity

396,890 kilograms

MTOW

19.41 meters

Height

264 kN (59,700 lbf)

Thrust

QC2 (ICAO Chapter 3, 98.7 dB on approach)

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