Boeing 747-400F

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01 Jun 2026 · © Unknown

Saudia Cargo's mighty Boeing 747-400F awaits its next long-haul freight mission on the tarmac.

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Aircraft

Airline

Saudi Arabian Airlines

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Manufacturer

Boeing

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 75.0

Great profile of the 747, though ramp clutter and reflections at bottom detract from impact.

Location

Frankfurt Main Airport

FRA/EDDF

50.0267, 8.5584

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Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

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Aviation History

The Boeing 747-400F revolutionized large-scale air cargo transport and remains a workhorse for many international freight carriers.

Fleet Rarity

747-400Fs are becoming rare as newer cargo aircraft (747-8F, 777F) replace them; fewer than 100 active 747-400Fs remain globally.

Record Flights

Frequently used for long intercontinental cargo flights; the 747-400F is not usually used for record-setting but is a mainstay on high-volume, high-value freight routes.

Safety & Events

747 freighters have been involved in non-fatal mechanical events, but no major recent incidents with Saudia Cargo\'s 747-400F fleet are known.

Future Outlook

This airframe is still in active service as of 2024, but many 747-400Fs are being retired from fleets over the next few years.

Specifications

CF6-80C2B1F (General Electric)

Engine

64.4 m

Wingspan

70.6 m

Length

8,240 km

Range

910 km/h

Speed

113,000 kg (cargo)

Capacity

396,890 kg

MTOW

19.4 m

Height

273 kN (61,640 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC2-4 (ICAO Chapter 3/4, 93-105 dB)

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