An iconic El Al Boeing 747-400 at JFK Airport: Former flagship of Israel's national airline.
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This image captures a piece of aviation history, as El Al's 747-400s once symbolized the airline's long-haul prowess before their retirement in late 2019.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
B744
Model
747-400
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
El Al Israel Airlines
Airline Code
ELY / LY
Livery
El Al Israel Airlines
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney PW4056 / Rolls-Royce RB211-524G/H / General Electric CF6-80C2B1F (common engines for 747-400)
Thrust
252–284 kN (56,750–63,300 lbf)
Wingspan
64.44 meters
Length
70.67 meters
Height
19.41 meters
MTOW
396,890 kg
Range
13,450 km
Capacity
416 passengers (typical 3-class configuration)
Cruise Speed
920 km/h
Noise Rating
QC2 (Takeoff) / QC0.5 (Landing), ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant (~95–100 dB on takeoff)