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A Kalitta Air Boeing 747-400 Freighter powers off from the runway, observed through the tail of a United Airlines aircraft, a classic sight for aviation enthusiasts at a major US airport.
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Spotter's notes
Foreground includes the distinct split scimitar winglet of a United Airlines aircraft, likely a Boeing 737 or 787.
Aircraft identity
Registration
N717CK
ICAO Type
B744
Model
747-400F
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Kalitta Air
Airline Code
CKS / K4
Livery
Kalitta Air
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney PW4000 / CF6-80C2 / RB211-524G/H (varies on 747-400F)
Thrust
252–282 kN (56,500–63,300 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
64.4 meters
Length
70.7 meters
Height
19.4 meters
MTOW
396,900 kilograms
Range
8,240 kilometers
Capacity
113,000 kilograms (cargo)
Cruise Speed
907 km/h
Noise Rating
Approximates ICAO Chapter 3/Chapter 4 (depending on engine fit); 103–106 EPNdB (varies)