Boeing 747-400

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15 May 2026 · © Unknown

A rare all-blue Boeing 747-400 sits retired, likely awaiting its fate, with a classic MD-80 series airliner alongside.

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Aircraft

747-400 B744

All-light blue, no visible airline titles or markings

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Weather Warrior, Boeing Beginner, Queen of the Skies

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Photo grade

Score: 60.0

Unusual livery is neat, but softness and overlap with the other jet detracts from impact.

Location

Frankfurt-Hahn Airport

HHN/EDFH

49.9464, 7.2617

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Frankfurt-Hahn Airport HHN

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Aviation History

The Boeing 747-400 was the most popular and iconic version of the 747 family, serving as the flagship long-haul aircraft for many major airlines from the late 1980s through the 2010s.

Fleet Rarity

Rapidly dwindling in active passenger fleets; still common as a freighter type.

Record Flights

Famous for ultra-long-haul services (e.g., New York-Hong Kong non-stop); used on the world\'s busiest international routes.

Safety & Events

Participated in numerous evacuation, rescue, and diplomatic flights; subject of many retirement ceremonies in the 2010s and 2020s.

Future Outlook

Most 747-400s are now retired or converted to freighters; many stored, scrapped, or preserved in museums.

Specifications

CF6-80C2B1F / PW4056 / RB211-524G/H (variant not distinguishable in photo)

Engine

64.4 meters

Wingspan

70.7 meters

Length

13,450 kilometers

Range

907 km/h

Speed

416 passengers (typical three-class), up to 524 (two-class)

Capacity

396,900 kilograms

MTOW

19.4 meters

Height

248–282 kN (55,500–63,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/2 (departure) QC/0.5 (arrival); ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant

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