Aircraft

Majestic ex-Northwest Boeing 747-200 N803NW in Delta livery, preserved at the Delta Flight Museum.

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📝 Spotter's notes

This aircraft no longer flies; it serves as an interactive exhibit and event space for aviation fans and history buffs. Northwest merged into Delta in 2008, making this one of the last flying US passenger 747-200s before being retired.

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration N803NW
ICAO Type B742
Model 747-200
Manufacturer Boeing
Airline Delta Air Lines
Airline Code DAL / DL
Livery Delta Airlines (former Northwest)
Military Civilian

🔧 Technicals

Engine Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7Q
Thrust 222 kN (50,000 lbf) per engine
Wingspan 59.6 m
Length 70.6 m
Height 19.3 m
MTOW 377,842 kg
Range 12,650 km
Capacity 416 passengers (typical 3-class)
Cruise Speed 907 km/h
Noise Rating 99-104 dB (ICAO Chapter 3/4 depending on modification)

📷 Camera

Device iPhone