Aircraft

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📝 Spotter's notes

Shipped medical equipment to Ukraine in this big boy. 🤩

✈️ 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 General Electric CF6-80C2B1F / Pratt & Whitney PW4056 / Rolls-Royce RB211-524G/H (varies by airframe, typical for B747-400F)
Thrust Each engine ~250-280 kN (kilonewtons)
Wingspan 64.4 m
Length 70.7 m
Height 19.4 m
MTOW 396,890 kg
Range 8,240 km
Capacity Cargo: up to 112,760 kg
Cruise Speed 907 km/h
Noise Rating QC 4 at takeoff; ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant

📍 Location

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