Boeing 747-400F

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Cargo Queen leaving ORD

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Aircraft

747-400F B744

Cargolux standard livery

LX-KCL

Registration

Airline

Cargolux Airlines International

CLX / CV

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Queen of the Skies

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Nice 747 profile against blue sky, but image sharpness is compromised by heat haze or noise.

Location

Chicago O\'Hare International Airport

ORD/KORD

41.9786, -87.9048

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Chicago O\'Hare International Airport ORD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 747-400F is the dedicated full-freighter version of the famous Queen of the Skies, serving as a backbone of global air cargo for decades.

Fleet Rarity

Cargolux operates one of the largest active fleets of 747-400Fs; as of 2024, fewer than 90 active 747-400Fs remain worldwide.

Record Flights

Commonly used for high-capacity intercontinental cargo routes; notable for its nose door loading capability.

Safety & Events

Boeing 747 freighters have participated in humanitarian aid missions, outsized cargo transports, and relief flights; Cargolux is one of the largest 747F operators.

Future Outlook

In service, though 747-400F numbers are gradually declining as newer 747-8F and other modern freighters enter fleets.

Specifications

GE CF6-80C2B5F

Engine

64.4 m

Wingspan

70.7 m

Length

8,240 km

Range

907 km/h

Speed

Cargo: 113,000 kg

Capacity

396,890 kg

MTOW

19.4 m

Height

252 kN (56,700 lbf) each

Thrust

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

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