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Korean Air Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental HL7638 taxiing at LAX, a rare sight as few airlines operate the passenger 747-8.
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Korean Air Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental HL7638 taxiing at LAX, a rare sight as few airlines operate the passenger 747-8.
Aircraft identity
Registration
HL7638
ICAO Type
B744
Model
747-8 Intercontinental
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Korean Air
Airline Code
KAL / KE
Livery
Korean Air standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
GEnx-2B67
Thrust
66,500 lbf (296 kN) per engine
Wingspan
68.4 m
Length
76.3 m
Height
19.4 m
MTOW
447,700 kg
Range
13,450 km
Capacity
410 passengers (typical 3-class configuration)
Cruise Speed
917 km/h
Noise Rating
Less than 85 dB (meets ICAO Chapter 4 standards)
Location
Airport Code
LAX/KLAX
Airport Name
Los Angeles International Airport