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The rare Boeing 747-400LCF Dreamlifter, N249BA, is seen being de-iced at a snowy Anchorage International . One of only four ever built!
© R_Nelson
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Spotter's notes
The Dreamlifter is specially modified to carry outsize aircraft parts and has the world's largest cargo hold.
Aircraft identity
Registration
N249BA
ICAO Type
B747LCF
Model
747-400 Large Cargo Freighter (Dreamlifter)
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Boeing (operated for Boeing by Atlas Air)
Airline Code
GTI (Atlas Air) / 5Y
Livery
Boeing Dreamlifter livery with blue tail and engine nacelles
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney PW4056 or General Electric CF6-80C2B5F (varies by frame)
Thrust
Each engine: ~274 kN (61,600 lbf)
Wingspan
64.4 meters
Length
71.7 meters
Height
19.4 meters
MTOW
364,235 kg
Range
7,800 km
Capacity
Not for commercial passengers; up to 115,000 kg cargo
Cruise Speed
878 km/h
Noise Rating
Complies with ICAO Chapter 3 noise standards (~98-101 dB takeoff)
Location
Airport Code
ANC/PANC
Airport Name
Anchorage International