Boeing 747-400

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01 May 2026 · © Marcel

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Aircraft

747-400 B744

Red tail/winglets, possible Qantas, Virgin Atlantic, or similar (details indistinct)

Manufacturer

Boeing

Achievements

Golden Hour Glory, Boeing Beginner, Queen of the Skies

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Location

Birmingham Airport

BHX/EGBB

52.4539, -1.7480

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Birmingham Airport BHX

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Aviation History

One of the most iconic jumbo jets; the 747-400 was the penultimate major passenger variant of the Boeing 747 and featured advanced avionics and winglets. Historically significant for long-haul travel and global connectivity.

Fleet Rarity

Now a rare sight for passengers, as most airlines have retired the passenger version. Only a handful of airlines operate the 747-400 in 2024, mostly as cargo/freighter or special ops.

Record Flights

Used on ultra-long-haul routes such as London-Sydney, Los Angeles-Melbourne, and other flagship services through its heyday.

Safety & Events

No specific event for this frame. 747-400s have operated many memorable flights, both inaugural and retirement missions.

Future Outlook

Being phased out globally; most remaining in service are freighters. Some stored, scrapped, or preserved as aviation museum exhibits.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW4000 or Rolls-Royce RB211 or General Electric CF6 (varies by operator)

Engine

64.4 meters

Wingspan

70.7 meters

Length

13,450 km

Range

907 km/h

Speed

416 passengers (typical, 3-class layout)

Capacity

396,890 kg

MTOW

19.4 meters

Height

230–282 kN (51,600–63,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC2/QC1 at departure/approach (varies by engine/ICAO Chapter 3/4)

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