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A pair of FedEx Boeing 747-400 Freighters parked at a cargo ramp, exemplifying the enduring presence of the 747 in global cargo operations.
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Spotter's notes
The distinctive hump on the upper deck, four engines, and FedEx livery strongly indicate the aircraft as a 747-400F. FedEx typically operates both 747-400Fs and newer 777Fs in its long-haul network.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
B744
Model
747-400F
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
FedEx Express
Airline Code
FDX / FX
Livery
FedEx Express Standard
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney PW4000, General Electric CF6-80C2, or Rolls-Royce RB211-524 (varies by frame)
Thrust
252–282 kN 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 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
QC2/4 (varies by engine, ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant, about 95-100 dB on takeoff)
Location
Airport Code
JFK/KJFK
Airport Name
John F. Kennedy International Airport