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15 Apr 2026 · © Luca.edds

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Kiwi Aviation · 15 Apr 2026

Great photo 📸

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Aircraft

Atlas Air (Kuehne Nagel branded, tail features Atlas Air globe and Atlas figure)

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Achievements

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Location

Luftfrachtzentrum

Stuttgart Airport · STR/EDDS · Runway 25

48.6827, 9.2044

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Stuttgart Airport STR

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 747-400F is one of the most prolific long-haul freighters in history, and Atlas Air operates one of the world\'s largest fleets.

Fleet Rarity

Less than 100 Boeing 747-400F frames are still active worldwide as of 2024.

Record Flights

The 747-400F routinely flies long-haul cargo routes, including transpacific and transatlantic sectors.

Safety & Events

No notable incidents for this specific airframe publicly reported.

Future Outlook

Heading toward retirement as many 747-400Fs are phased out in favor of newer models, but still in service as of 2024.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW4056 or GE CF6-80C2B1F or Rolls-Royce RB211-524G/H (747-400F variants use a mix of these—but Atlas Air generally uses Pratt & Whitney or GE)

Engine

64.4 m

Wingspan

70.7 m

Length

8,240 km

Range

907 km/h

Speed

Cargo capacity: 112,760 kg (maximum payload)

Capacity

396,890 kg

MTOW

19.4 m

Height

Each engine: 252.4–282.4 kN (per variant)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant, typical approach noise ~100 EPNdB

Noise