Plane Spotting - Boeing 747-400 (Modified)

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GE 747-400 testbed in the Arctic doing cold weather testing on a leap engine at Fairbanks International Airport

ICAO Type B742

Model 747-400 (Modified)

Manufacturer Boeing

Airline GE Aviation

Livery GE Aviation Testbed

Military Civilian

Engine Varies (used for propulsion testing; standard engines CF6-80C2)

Thrust CF6-80C2: ~274 kN (varies by engine tested)

Wingspan 64.44 m

Length 70.66 m

Height 19.41 m

MTOW 396,890 kg

Range 13,450 km

Capacity Typically 416 passengers standard; configured as a testbed (crew and equipment only)

Cruise Speed 907 km/h

Noise Rating Compliant with ICAO Chapter 3 and 4

Airport Code FAI/PAFA

Airport Name Fairbanks International Airport