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3h ago · © SoonerAlum93

Queen of the Skies making her touchdown at ORD!

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Airline

Singapore Airlines

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Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Queen of the Skies

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B

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Neat capture of this 747, but heavy noise and softness reduce sharpness; American winglet in lower-right distracts.

Location

Chicago O\'Hare International Airport

ORD/KORD

41.9786, -87.9048

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Chicago O\'Hare International Airport ORD

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 747-400F is the dedicated freighter version of the iconic 747-400, famous for revolutionizing global cargo transport.

Fleet Rarity

Less than 150 active 747-400Fs globally as many are retired, making remaining examples increasingly rare.

Record Flights

Regularly used on long-haul cargo sectors connecting Asia and North America.

Safety & Events

Generally robust safety record as a freighter; a few hull losses globally but not specific to Suparna\'s fleet.

Future Outlook

Many 747-400Fs will continue flying for cargo operators due to lack of direct replacements, but retirements accelerating in 2020s.

Specifications

CF6-80C2B1F or PW4056 or RB211-524G/H (varies by 747-400F)

Engine

64.4 meters

Wingspan

70.7 meters

Length

8,240 km

Range

907 km/h

Speed

cargo: up to 112,760 kg

Capacity

396,900 kg

MTOW

19.4 meters

Height

249 kN (56,000 lbf) - 282 kN (63,300 lbf) depending on engine variant

Thrust

QC2-4 (departure), QC0.5-2 (arrival); meet ICAO Chapter 4

Noise