Boeing 747-400

Airliner

Boeing 747-446, JAL Japan Airlines, JA8081, c/n 25064 / 851 © Karsten Palt
Photo ©: Karsten Palt
The Boeing 747-400 is a four-engined long-range widebody airliner with a capacity of maximum 660 passengers in a partial double deck configuration produced by the American manufacturer Boeing Commercial Airplanes. The 747-400 was also produced as a cargo freighter.
The Boeing 747-400 is a development of the Boeing 747-300 with a slightly increased wing span and winglets, with more powerful engines and a two man crew cockpit. The engine options are: Pratt and Whitney PW4000, General Electric CF6-80C2B1F/B5F or Rolls-Royce RB211-524G2-19/G3-19/H2-19/G2-T-19/G3-T-19/H2-T-19.
Crew2
Passengers416 / 524, max. 660
Propulsion4 Turbofan Engines
Engine ModelPratt & Whitney PW4062A
Engine Power (each)275,8 kN62000 lbf
alternative Engine Variant
Engine ModelGeneral Electric CF6-80C2B1F
Engine Power (each)254,3 kN57160 lbf
Speed982 km/h530 kts
  610 mph
Mmo (max. Mach)Mach 0.92
Service Ceiling13.747 m45.100 ft
Range13.449 km7.262 NM
8.357 mi.
Empty Weight184.567 kg406.900 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight412.770 kg910.000 lbs
max. Landing Weight295.743 kg652.000 lbs
Wing Span64,40 m211 ft 3 in
Wing Area541,2 m²5825 ft²
Length70,60 m231 ft 8 in
Height19,41 m63 ft 8 in
First Flight29.04.1988
Production Statusout of production
Production Range1988-2009
Total Production694
Developed fromBoeing 747-300
ICAO CodeB744
IATA Code744 74E 74J 74Y
FAA TCDSA20WE
Data for (Version)Boeing 747-400ER
Variants747-400F, 747-400M, 747-400D, 747-400ER, 747-400ERF, 747-400BCF

[Photo-ID: 2429] © Karsten Palt 2009-06-23
Boeing 747-406, KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines, PH-BFA, c/n 23999 / 725,© Karsten Palt, 2009Boeing
747-406
KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
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[Photo-ID: 270] © Karsten Palt 2007-06-10
Boeing 747-406, KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines, PH-BFN, c/n 26372 / 969,© Karsten Palt, 2007Boeing
747-406
KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
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c/n: 26372 / 969
 
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[Photo-ID: 380] © Karsten Palt 2007-06-22
Boeing 747-406ERF/SCD, KLM Cargo, PH-CKA, c/n 33694 / 1326,© Karsten Palt, 2007Boeing
747-406ERF/SCD
KLM Cargo
Reg.: PH-CKA
c/n: 33694 / 1326
 
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[Photo-ID: 381] © Karsten Palt 2007-06-22
Boeing 747-406ERF/SCD, KLM Cargo, PH-CKA, c/n 33694 / 1326,© Karsten Palt, 2007Boeing
747-406ERF/SCD
KLM Cargo
Reg.: PH-CKA
c/n: 33694 / 1326
 
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[Photo-ID: 2522] © Karsten Palt 2009-06-27
Boeing 747-406ERF/SCD, KLM Cargo, PH-CKB, c/n 33695 / 1328,© Karsten Palt, 2009Boeing
747-406ERF/SCD
KLM Cargo
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c/n: 33695 / 1328
 
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[Photo-ID: 2515] © Karsten Palt 2009-06-27
Boeing 747-406M, KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines, PH-BFD, c/n 24001 / 737,© Karsten Palt, 2009Boeing
747-406M
KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
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c/n: 24001 / 737
 
KLM ASIA
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[Photo-ID: 2516] © Karsten Palt 2009-06-27
Boeing 747-406M, KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines, PH-BFI, c/n 25086 / 850,© Karsten Palt, 2009Boeing
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KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
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[Photo-ID: 11474] © Karsten Palt 2015-06-01
Boeing 747-406M, KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines, PH-BFI, c/n 25086 / 850,© Karsten Palt, 2015Boeing
747-406M
KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
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c/n: 25086 / 850
 
95 years special markings
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[Photo-ID: 2430] © Karsten Palt 2009-06-23
Boeing 747-406M, KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines, PH-BFM, c/n 26373 / 896,© Karsten Palt, 2009Boeing
747-406M
KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
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c/n: 26373 / 896
 
KLM ASIA
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[Photo-ID: 11525] © Karsten Palt 2015-06-05
Boeing 747-406M, KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines, PH-BFM, c/n 26373 / 896,© Karsten Palt, 2015Boeing
747-406M
KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
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c/n: 26373 / 896
 
KLM Asia
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[Photo-ID: 3724] © Karsten Palt 2010-06-28
Boeing 747-406M, KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines, PH-BFR, c/n 27202 / 1014,© Karsten Palt, 2010Boeing
747-406M
KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
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[Photo-ID: 344] © Karsten Palt 2007-06-19
Boeing 747-406M, KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines, PH-BFT, c/n 28459 / 1112,© Karsten Palt, 2007Boeing
747-406M
KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
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[Photo-ID: 345] © Karsten Palt 2007-06-19
Boeing 747-406M, KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines, PH-BFW, c/n 30454 / 1258,© Karsten Palt, 2007Boeing
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KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
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[Photo-ID: 2431] © Karsten Palt 2009-06-23
Boeing 747-406M, KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines, PH-BFW, c/n 30454 / 1258,© Karsten Palt, 2009Boeing
747-406M
KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
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[Photo-ID: 11475] © Karsten Palt 2015-06-01
Boeing 747-406M, KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines, PH-BFY, c/n 30455 / 1302,© Karsten Palt, 2015Boeing
747-406M
KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
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KLM Asia
[LAX International Airport (KLAX / LAX)]
[Photo-ID: 1987] © Karsten Palt 2009-04-05
Boeing 747-409, China Airlines, B-18206, c/n 29030 / 1145,© Karsten Palt, 2009Boeing
747-409
China Airlines
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747-409
China Airlines
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[Photo-ID: 369] © Karsten Palt 2007-06-22
Boeing 747-409F/SCD, China Airlines Cargo, B-18711, c/n 30768 / 1314,© Karsten Palt, 2007Boeing
747-409F/SCD
China Airlines Cargo
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[Photo-ID: 2893] © Karsten Palt 2009-09-06
Boeing 747-409F/SCD, China Airlines Cargo, B-18719, c/n 33739 / 1355,© Karsten Palt, 2009Boeing
747-409F/SCD
China Airlines Cargo
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Boeing 747-409F/SCD, China Airlines Cargo, B-18720, c/n 33733 / 1359,© Karsten Palt, 2007Boeing
747-409F/SCD
China Airlines Cargo
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[Photo-ID: 145] © Karsten Palt 2006-10-14
Boeing 747-412, Singapore Airlines, 9V-SMP, c/n 27067 / 953,© Karsten Palt, 2006Boeing
747-412
Singapore Airlines
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Boeing 747-412, Singapore Airlines, 9V-SPA, c/n 26550 / 1040,© Karsten Palt, 2007Boeing
747-412
Singapore Airlines
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[Photo-ID: 1985] © Karsten Palt 2009-04-05
Boeing 747-412, Singapore Airlines, 9V-SPA, c/n 26550 / 1040,© Karsten Palt, 2009Boeing
747-412
Singapore Airlines
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[Photo-ID: 3722] © Karsten Palt 2010-06-28
Boeing 747-412(BCF), Cathay Pacific Airways Cargo, B-HKJ, c/n 27133 / 962,© Karsten Palt, 2010Boeing
747-412(BCF)
Cathay Pacific Airways Cargo
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[Photo-ID: 324] © Karsten Palt 2007-06-19
Boeing 747-412(BCF), Great Wall Airlines, B-2430, c/n 27137 / 990,© Karsten Palt, 2007Boeing
747-412(BCF)
Great Wall Airlines
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[Photo-ID: 363] © Karsten Palt 2007-06-19
Boeing 747-412(BCF), Martinair Cargo, PH-MPQ, c/n 24975 / 838,© Karsten Palt, 2007Boeing
747-412(BCF)
Martinair Cargo
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c/n: 24975 / 838
 
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Boeing 747-412F/SCD, China Cargo Airlines, B-2428, c/n 28263 / 1094,© Karsten Palt, 2013Boeing
747-412F/SCD
China Cargo Airlines
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c/n: 28263 / 1094
 
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[Photo-ID: 279] © Karsten Palt 2007-06-13
Boeing 747-412F/SCD, Great Wall Airlines, B-2428, c/n 28263 / 1094,© Karsten Palt, 2007Boeing
747-412F/SCD
Great Wall Airlines
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Boeing 747-412F/SCD, Great Wall Airlines, B-2433, c/n 28027 / 1256,© Karsten Palt, 2009Boeing
747-412F/SCD
Great Wall Airlines
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Boeing 747-412F/SCD, Singapore Airlines Cargo, 9V-SFD, c/n 26553 / 1069,© Karsten Palt, 2006Boeing
747-412F/SCD
Singapore Airlines Cargo
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Boeing 747-412F/SCD, Singapore Airlines Cargo, 9V-SFL, c/n 32897 / 1322,© Karsten Palt, 2007Boeing
747-412F/SCD
Singapore Airlines Cargo
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[Photo-ID: 3723] © Karsten Palt 2010-06-28
Boeing 747-412F/SCD, Singapore Airlines Cargo, 9V-SFM, c/n 32898 / 1333,© Karsten Palt, 2010Boeing
747-412F/SCD
Singapore Airlines Cargo
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[Photo-ID: 321] © Karsten Palt 2007-06-19
Boeing 747-412F/SCD, Singapore Airlines Cargo, 9V-SFO, c/n 32900 / 1349,© Karsten Palt, 2007Boeing
747-412F/SCD
Singapore Airlines Cargo
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[Photo-ID: 322] © Karsten Palt 2007-06-19
Boeing 747-412F/SCD, Singapore Airlines Cargo, 9V-SFO, c/n 32900 / 1349,© Karsten Palt, 2007Boeing
747-412F/SCD
Singapore Airlines Cargo
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[Photo-ID: 2031] © Karsten Palt 2009-04-05
Boeing 747-422, United Airlines, N179UA, c/n 25158 / 866,© Karsten Palt, 2009Boeing
747-422
United Airlines
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[Photo-ID: 654] © Karsten Palt 2007-09-09
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747-422
United Airlines
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[Photo-ID: 729] © Karsten Palt 2007-10-20
Boeing 747-430, Lufthansa, D-ABTK, c/n 29871 / 1293,© Karsten Palt, 2007Boeing
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Lufthansa
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[Photo-ID: 732] © Karsten Palt 2007-10-20
Boeing 747-430, Lufthansa, D-ABVB, c/n 23817 / 700,© Karsten Palt, 2007Boeing
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[Photo-ID: 155] © Karsten Palt 2006-10-14
Boeing 747-430, Lufthansa, D-ABVL, c/n 26425 / 898,© Karsten Palt, 2006Boeing
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Lufthansa
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[Photo-ID: 1992] © Karsten Palt 2009-04-05
Boeing 747-430, Lufthansa, D-ABVM, c/n 29101 / 1143,© Karsten Palt, 2009Boeing
747-430
Lufthansa
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[Photo-ID: 733] © Karsten Palt 2007-10-20
Boeing 747-430, Lufthansa, D-ABVN, c/n 26427 / 915,© Karsten Palt, 2007Boeing
747-430
Lufthansa
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[Photo-ID: 1993] © Karsten Palt 2009-04-05
Boeing 747-430, Lufthansa, D-ABVN, c/n 26427 / 915,© Karsten Palt, 2009Boeing
747-430
Lufthansa
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[Photo-ID: 734] © Karsten Palt 2007-10-20
Boeing 747-430, Lufthansa  , D-ABVP, c/n 28284 / 1103,© Karsten Palt, 2007Boeing
747-430
Lufthansa
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[Photo-ID: 495] © Karsten Palt 2007-09-07
Boeing 747-430, Lufthansa, D-ABVS, c/n 28286 / 1109,© Karsten Palt, 2007Boeing
747-430
Lufthansa
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[Photo-ID: 2853] © Karsten Palt 2009-09-03
Boeing 747-430, Lufthansa, D-ABVT, c/n 28287 / 1110,© Karsten Palt, 2009Boeing
747-430
Lufthansa
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[Photo-ID: 1994] © Karsten Palt 2009-04-05
Boeing 747-430, Lufthansa, D-ABVU, c/n 29492 / 1191,© Karsten Palt, 2009Boeing
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[Photo-ID: 2854] © Karsten Palt 2009-09-03
Boeing 747-430, Lufthansa, D-ABVZ, c/n 29870 / 1264,© Karsten Palt, 2009Boeing
747-430
Lufthansa
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[Photo-ID: 494] © Karsten Palt 2007-09-07
Boeing 747-430M, Lufthansa, D-ABTA, c/n 24285 / 747,© Karsten Palt, 2007Boeing
747-430M
Lufthansa
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[Photo-ID: 1990] © Karsten Palt 2009-04-05
Boeing 747-430M, Lufthansa, D-ABTC, c/n 24287 / 754,© Karsten Palt, 2009Boeing
747-430M
Lufthansa
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Boeing 747-430M, Lufthansa  , D-ABTE, c/n 24966 / 846,© Karsten Palt, 2007Boeing
747-430M
Lufthansa
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