Boeing 747-400F

The classic jumbo freighter built for global heavy cargo networks.

Overview

Boeing United States ICAO: B744 1993–2009 Active $268 million (2007)

The Boeing 747-400F is a cargo variant of the 747-400 widebody airliner. Introduced in the 1990s, it provided increased range and payload compared with earlier 747 freighters. The aircraft became a backbone of global air cargo operations.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
4 × Rolls Royce RB211-524G/H, Pratt & Whitney PW4062, GE CF6-80C2B5F
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
4 × 63,300 lbf · 282 kN
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Avionics
Wing tips
Canted winglets
Seats
2
Crew
—
Cabin width
20 ft 1 in  ·  6.13 m
Cabin height
8 ft 4 in  ·  2.54 m
Cabin length
187 ft 0 in  ·  57.00 m
Exterior length
231 ft 10 in  ·  70.67 m
Tail height
64 ft 1 in  ·  19.54 m
Fuselage diameter
21 ft 4 in  ·  6.50 m
Wing span
213 ft 0 in  ·  64.92 m
Baggage volume
24,791 ft³  ·  702.0 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
875,000 lb  ·  397,000 kg
Max landing weight
666,000 lb  ·  302,000 kg
Max payload
271,000 lb  ·  123,000 kg
Fuel capacity
57,300 gal · 216,800 L · 173,500 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
506 kt  ·  582 mph  ·  937 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
138 kt  ·  159 mph  ·  256 km/h
Range
4,455 nm  ·  5,130 mi  ·  8,250 km
Fuel burn
0.13 nm/gal  ·  0.06 km/L
Ceiling
43,000 ft  ·  13,100 m
Rate of climb
1,500 ft/min  ·  8 m/s
Takeoff distance
10,800 ft  ·  3,300 m
Landing distance
6,900 ft  ·  2,100 m
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Operational Context

Boeing 747-400F — long-range widebody cargo jet

The 747-400F first flew in 1993 and entered service shortly thereafter. It incorporated updated avionics, improved engines, and aerodynamic refinements over earlier 747 models. The aircraft retained the nose-loading door and main deck cargo capacity.

Powered by four high-bypass turbofan engines producing approximately 60,000 pounds of thrust (267 kN) each depending on engine type, the 747-400F cruises at around 490 knots (905 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 875,000 pounds (397,000 kg). The freighter configuration allows significant payload capability.

The 747-400F became widely adopted by cargo airlines and logistics companies. Its size and range made it ideal for intercontinental freight networks. Many remain active even as newer models enter service.