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Aircraft

Posteitaliane / Mistral Air

Airline

Poste Air Cargo

Manufacturer

Gear

NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D90 18.0-105.0 mm f/3.5-5.6

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

S

Gold

Score: 92.0

Perfect profile with crisp detail and striking Posteitaliane livery; only minor ramp clutter bottom left.

Location

Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport

HAM/EDDH

53.6304, 9.9882

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Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport HAM

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-400 is a member of the Classic series, widely used in the 1990s. Many have been converted to cargo/freighter roles as seen here.

Fleet Rarity

B737-400s are increasingly rare; less than 200 remain in active service globally (mostly as freighters).

Record Flights

Notably used for short/medium-haul cargo and postal services across Europe.

Safety & Events

Seen service with multiple airlines and as a freighter; no specific incidents tied to this frame are notable.

Future Outlook

Being gradually retired from active service, likely to be replaced by newer converted 737NGs or other freighters.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-3C1

Engine

28.88 m

Wingspan

36.45 m

Length

4,176 km

Range

785 km/h

Speed

168 passengers (typical in passenger configuration) / approx. 20,412 kg cargo capacity

Capacity

68,039 kg

MTOW

11.13 m

Height

20,000 lbf (89 kN)

Thrust

Stage 3 (ICAO), ~90-95 dB on takeoff

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