Aircraft

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📝 Spotter's notes

A few years ago my family and I donated a bunch of equipment to Ukraine. Long short of it, is it was loaded onto this 748 and flown to Rzeszów, Poland. It was then taken to Ukraine by truck from there. We went to ORD to watch it get loaded up.

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration VQ-BBH
ICAO Type B748
Model 747-8F
Manufacturer Boeing
Airline Silk Way West Airlines
Airline Code AZG / 7L
Livery Silk Way West Airlines
Military Civilian

🔧 Technicals

Engine GEnx-2B67
Thrust 296 kN (66,500 lbf) per engine
Wingspan 68.4 meters
Length 76.3 meters
Height 19.4 meters
MTOW 447,700 kilograms
Range 7,730 kilometers
Capacity 140,000 kilograms (cargo)
Cruise Speed 917 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (approx. 90-95 dB Lmax)

📍 Location

Airport Code ORD/KORD
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport