A classic EL AL Boeing 747-400 at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport, a symbol of Israel's long-haul aviation era.
Š Marty
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Spotter's notes
Image taken at Ben Gurion Airport (LLBG/TLV); control tower labeled as 'Ramon Tower'. The exact registration is not visible.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
B744
Model
747-400
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
EL AL Israel Airlines
Airline Code
ELY / LY
Livery
EL AL Israel Airlines standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney PW4056 or Rolls-Royce RB211-524G/H or General Electric CF6-80C2B1F (747-400 variants use one of these)
Thrust
252â282 kN (56,500â63,300 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
64.4 meters
Length
70.66 meters
Height
19.41 meters
MTOW
396,890 kg
Range
13,450 kilometers
Capacity
416 passengers (typical 3-class config), up to 524 (2-class config)
Cruise Speed
920 km/h
Noise Rating
Approaches Chapter 4 ICAO noise standard