Boeing 747-400F

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Queen of the Skies taxiing at ORD.

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Aircraft

747-400F B744

All white (no titles, likely awaiting new operator or in storage)

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Score: 60.0

Faded light and visible noise soften the 747; ground clutter distracts from the subject's impact.

Location

Chicago O\'Hare International Airport

ORD/KORD

41.9786, -87.9048

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Chicago O\'Hare International Airport ORD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 747-400 Freighter is one of the most iconic and successful dedicated cargo aircraft in history, based on the famous 747 passenger series.

Fleet Rarity

One of fewer than 150 active 747-400F aircraft; most passenger 747-400s retired, freighter versions remain as workhorses.

Record Flights

Operates some of the world\'s longest non-stop cargo routes, including transpacific and intercontinental runs.

Safety & Events

747-400Fs have been involved in several high-profile cargo operations, disaster relief, and logistics for oversized cargo.

Future Outlook

Many are being phased out or stored due to newer, more efficient freighters like the 747-8F and 777F.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW4056, Rolls-Royce RB211-524G/H-T, or General Electric CF6-80C2 (varies by frame)

Engine

64.4 meters

Wingspan

70.7 meters

Length

8,240 kilometers

Range

920 kilometers per hour

Speed

Cargo: 113,000 kilograms

Capacity

396,890 kilograms

MTOW

19.4 meters

Height

Each engine 56,000–62,100 lbf (249–276 kN)

Thrust

QC/2 (Takeoff) QC/1 (Landing); ICAO Chapter 3

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