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An impressive National Airlines Boeing 747-400F sits under a dramatic sky at sunset, ready for its next intercontinental cargo mission.
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Spotter's notes
Waiting for taxi instructions in the early morning. Cool history about this plane is that it started life as a passenger jet, then a fire fighter, and now a freighter.
Aircraft identity
Registration
N936CA
ICAO Type
B744
Model
747-400F
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
National Airlines
Airline Code
N8 / N8
Livery
National Airlines 30th Anniversary Livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
General Electric CF6-80C2B1F
Thrust
56,750–63,300 lbf (252–282 kN) each, depending on engine type
Wingspan
64.4 m
Length
70.66 m
Height
19.41 m
MTOW
396,890 kg
Range
7,285 km (cargo version, typical)
Capacity
113,000 kg cargo (approximate for -400F variant)
Cruise Speed
907 km/h
Noise Rating
QC/2 – QC/4 (ICAO Chapter 3 compliance, varies by engine)
Location
Airport Code
IAH/KIAH
Airport Name
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Viewing Spot
East Cargo Ramp
Camera
Device
iPhone 15 Pro Max