Boeing 747-400(LCF) Dreamlifter

22 Feb 2026 · © R_Nelson

The Dreamlifter’s bulbous fuselage and minimal livery make it instantly recognizable to aviation enthusiasts. This aircraft is critical in moving large Boeing 787 assemblies.

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Boeing 747-400 Large Cargo Freighter (LCF) Dreamlifter

Boeing 747-400 Large Cargo Freighter (Dreamlifter)

Aircraft

747-400(LCF) Dreamlifter B747

Boeing Dreamlifter

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Registration

Airline

Boeing

Manufacturer

Boeing

Insights

Aviation History

The Dreamlifter (Boeing 747-400LCF) is a highly modified version of the 747-400 used exclusively for transporting large aircraft components, particularly for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner program. Only four exist, making it one of the rarest airliners in service.

Fleet Rarity

1 of only 4 Dreamlifters ever built; a very rare sighting.

Record Flights

Has performed some of the longest ferry and oversized cargo flights for Boeing, moving massive fuselage/wing segments between global supply chain sites.

Safety & Events

Notably, one Dreamlifter mistakenly landed at the wrong (smaller) airport near Wichita in 2013 but departed safely.

Future Outlook

Still operating in Boeing’s logistics fleet as of 2024.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW4056

Engine

64.4 meters

Wingspan

71.7 meters

Length

7,800 kilometers

Range

878 kilometers per hour

Speed

No passenger seats; 1,840 m³ cargo volume

Capacity

364,235 kilograms

MTOW

19.4 meters

Height

56,750 lbf (252.4 kN) each

Thrust

Chapter 3/4 ICAO, approx. 103-107 dB

Noise