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Aircraft

Airline

Cargolux Airlines International

Manufacturer

Achievements

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

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Location

Myrtle Avenue

London Heathrow Airport · LHR/EGLL

51.4671, -0.4441

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 747-8F is the latest and most advanced freighter variant of the iconic 747 series, serving as one of the most capable cargo aircraft globally.

Fleet Rarity

Cargolux is the launch customer and world\'s largest operator of the 747-8F.

Record Flights

Common on major long-haul routes including transpacific and intercontinental cargo flights.

Safety & Events

Cargolux performed the first commercial 747-8F flight in 2011.

Future Outlook

Still flying commercially as of 2024; will likely remain in service for at least another decade with cargo airlines.

Specifications

GEnx-2B67

Engine

68.4 m

Wingspan

76.4 m

Length

8,130 km

Range

907 km/h

Speed

140,000 kg cargo

Capacity

447,700 kg

MTOW

19.4 m

Height

66,500 lbf (296 kN) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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