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Atlas Air Boeing 747-400F at the gate, a giant of the sky and a vital workhorse of global air cargo.
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Spotter's notes
FedEx branding in background; aircraft is parked at a cargo stand at a major US airport.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
B744
Model
747-400F
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Atlas Air
Airline Code
GTI / 5Y
Livery
Atlas Air standard cargo livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney PW4056, General Electric CF6-80C2B1F, or Rolls-Royce RB211-524G/H (model-dependent)
Thrust
56,000–63,300 lbf (249–282 kN) per engine
Wingspan
64.4 meters
Length
70.7 meters
Height
19.4 meters
MTOW
396,890 kilograms
Range
8,240 kilometers
Capacity
Cargo: up to 113,000 kilograms
Cruise Speed
920 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant, typical approach 98-101 dB
