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A rare double Boeing 747 moment: Dreamlifter on the ramp while another 747 approaches to land on a snowy winter day.
© R_Nelson
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Spotter's notes
The Dreamlifter is based on the 747-400 platform, is recognized by its massively enlarged fuselage, and is one of the largest cargo aircraft on earth. Both aircraft in the photograph are widebody Boeing 747s. Capturing both in the same shot is very rare.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
B74F (foreground, Dreamlifter); likely B744 (background landing aircraft)
Model
747-400LCF Dreamlifter (foreground); Boeing 747-400 (background, likely)
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Atlas Air (operated for Boeing Dreamlifter fleet)
Airline Code
GTI / 5Y
Livery
Boeing Dreamlifter (foreground); unknown for background
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
General Electric CF6-80C2B5F, Pratt & Whitney PW4056, or Rolls-Royce RB211-524G/H (747-400 family)
Thrust
Up to 276.5 kN (62,100 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
64.4 meters (211 ft 5 in)
Length
70.6 meters (231 ft 10 in for 747-400LCF); 70.7 meters (231 ft 10 in for 747-400)
Height
21.5 meters (70 ft 6 in)
MTOW
364,235 kg (803,000 lb) for 747-400LCF
Range
4,200 km (2,600 mi, 2,300 nmi) for 747-400LCF; up to 13,490 km for standard 747-400
Capacity
747-400LCF: up to 113,000 kg (249,000 lb) cargo; 747-400 Pax: up to 660 passengers (1-class), 416 (typical 3-class)
Cruise Speed
907 km/h (564 mph, Mach 0.85)
Noise Rating
Approaches ICAO Chapter 3/4 noise standards (~89-105 EPNdB); varies by model and configuration