Boeing 747-400F

08 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

The distinctive hump on the upper deck, four engines, and FedEx livery strongly indicate the aircraft as a 747-400F. FedEx typically operates both 747-400Fs and newer 777Fs in its long-haul network.

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Aircraft

747-400F B744

FedEx Express Standard

Airline

FedEx Express

FDX / FX

Manufacturer

Boeing

Achievements

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Location

John F. Kennedy International Airport

JFK/KJFK

40.6394, -73.7793

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John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK

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Aviation History

The Boeing 747-400F is one of the most prolific large freighter aircraft and was a key driver of global air cargo expansion in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Fleet Rarity

FedEx is one of the largest operators of the 747-400 freighter, but the type itself is now retired from most passenger fleets and becoming rarer in cargo service as newer aircraft are introduced.

Record Flights

Notable for global cargo routes, including trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic flights connecting major logistics hubs.

Safety & Events

Generally a workhorse of the cargo industry, with a handful of non-fatal incidents and a strong safety record for the freighter version.

Future Outlook

Gradually being phased out in favor of more modern, fuel-efficient cargo aircraft, but still in service as of 2024.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW4000, General Electric CF6-80C2, or Rolls-Royce RB211-524 (varies by frame)

Engine

64.4 meters

Wingspan

70.7 meters

Length

8,240 kilometers

Range

907 kilometers per hour

Speed

113,000 kilograms cargo

Capacity

396,900 kilograms

MTOW

19.4 meters

Height

252–282 kN per engine

Thrust

QC2/4 (varies by engine, ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant, about 95-100 dB on takeoff)

Noise

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