Boeing 747-400F

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Aircraft

747-400F B744

Cargolux

Airline

Cargolux Airlines International

CLX / CV

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Apple iPhone 16 back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Score: 59.0

The aircraft silhouette is clear, but heavy backlighting and lack of sharp detail hide the livery and features.

Location

Contour avenue

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol · AMS/EHAM

52.3086, 4.7639

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol AMS

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Aviation History

The Boeing 747-400F is one of the most iconic dedicated large cargo aircraft and has served as a workhorse for global long-haul cargo operations.

Fleet Rarity

747-400F is rare compared to general commercial aircraft, with fewer than 200 active airframes in purely freighter configuration.

Record Flights

Regularly operates some of the world\'s longest nonstop cargo flights between continents.

Safety & Events

The type has seen a few non-fatal incidents and emergency landings due to technical malfunctions or cargo issues.

Future Outlook

Many are being gradually retired in favor of newer 747-8F and 777F freighters, but several remain active due to high cargo demand.

Specifications

GE CF6-80C2B1F / PW4056 / RR RB211-524G/H (variant dependent, not confirmed in image)

Engine

64.4 meters

Wingspan

70.7 meters

Length

8,240 kilometers

Range

917 km/h

Speed

Cargo: up to 113,000 kilograms

Capacity

396,890 kilograms

MTOW

19.4 meters

Height

255-282 kN per engine

Thrust

QC2 (approach)/QC4 (takeoff, ICAO Chapter 3-4 compliant)

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