Boeing 747-400F

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1h ago · © Cameron P

N633UP parked up at awaiting pushback for the journey to Shanghai. 12/07/26

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Aircraft

747-400F B744

UPS Airlines (Worldwide Services standard livery)

Airline

UPS

UPS / 5X

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 77.0

Nice contrast and city backdrop, but the aircraft is partly obscured by foreground buildings and powerlines distract slightly.

Location

Rydges Hotel

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 747-400F (Freighter) is a major cargo aircraft and a key workhorse of global logistics chains. Its nose door and large main deck set it apart from other freighters. UPS is one of the primary operators of this type.

Fleet Rarity

UPS operates 13 747-400Fs; fewer than 120 active 747-400 freighters/factory conversions remain globally.

Record Flights

Commonly used on long intercontinental freight routes; played key roles in airfreight surges such as during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Safety & Events

747-400Fs have had some incidents, but the type is generally known for reliability and versatility in freight.

Future Outlook

Type is still active but being gradually replaced by newer freighters (e.g., 747-8F, 777F). Several 747-400Fs to remain in service for a decade.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW4056, General Electric CF6-80C2B1F, or Rolls-Royce RB211-524G/H (dependent on subvariant)

Engine

64.4 meters

Wingspan

70.7 meters

Length

8,240 kilometers

Range

907 km/h

Speed

Cargo capacity: 112,760 kg

Capacity

396,890 kilograms

MTOW

19.4 meters

Height

244–282 kN (dependent on engine variant)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 (~95-104 dB, dependent on engine variant)

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