Lufthansa Boeing 747-400 taxiing before departure, showcasing the iconic humpbacked silhouette and classic livery.
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Spotter's notes
The 747-400 is easily identified by its winglets and long upper deck, both visible in this image. Lufthansa is renowned for being one of the last major operators of passenger 747-400s.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
B744
Model
747-400
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Lufthansa
Airline Code
DLH / LH
Livery
Lufthansa (classic)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
CF6-80C2B1F / PW4056 / RB211-524G/H (variant dependent, common for Lufthansa is CF6-80C2B1F)
Thrust
Each engine: 258–282 kN (58,000–63,300 lbf)
Wingspan
64.44 meters
Length
70.67 meters
Height
19.41 meters
MTOW
396,890 kilograms
Range
13,450 kilometers
Capacity
416 passengers (typical 3-class config)
Cruise Speed
920 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 3/4 (approx. 105-107 dB on takeoff, varies by engine/config)