Boeing Dreamlifter

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A rare sight: the Boeing Dreamlifter a giant cargo lifter for oversized freight, spotted at the airport among more conventional aircraft.

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Aircraft

Dreamlifter B747

Unmarked white with blue tail (cargo, possible partial livery)

Airline

Atlas Air

GTI / 5Y

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Apple iPhone 15 back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6

Achievements

Cargo King, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

Score: 67.0

The Delta aircraft is distant and slightly soft—try zooming in or getting closer for more impact next time.

Location

Miami International Airport

MIA/KMIA

25.7960, -80.2897

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Miami International Airport MIA

Airport

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Aviation History

The Beluga is a highly specialized cargo aircraft developed from the Airbus A300-600 to transport oversized air cargo, particularly aircraft parts between Airbus facilities in Europe.

Fleet Rarity

Very rare—only 5 original Beluga (A300-600ST) produced, now being replaced by BelugaXL.

Record Flights

Flies unique inter-factory oversize cargo routes; rarely seen outside of Airbus transport duties.

Safety & Events

The A300-600ST Beluga fleet has operated safely for Airbus, with no major incidents.

Future Outlook

Most are retired or being transferred to Airbus Beluga Transport (for external outsized cargo, non-Airbus).

Specifications

General Electric CF6-80C2A8 or Pratt & Whitney PW4158 (typical for A300-600ST)

Engine

44.84 m

Wingspan

56.15 m

Length

4,632 km

Range

750 km/h

Speed

47,000 kg cargo

Capacity

155,000 kg

MTOW

17.25 m

Height

Each engine 261 kN (58,900 lbf) (GE CF6-80C2)—typical

Thrust

Chapter 3 / Chapter 4 ICAO certified

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