A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8I (D-ABYI) majestically climbs out, showing the full length and span of the Queen of the Skies.
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Lufthansa đŠđĒ | Boeing 747-8 | D-ANYN | KLAX / LAX
Aircraft identity
Registration
D-ABYI
ICAO Type
B748
Model
747-8 Intercontinental
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Lufthansa
Airline Code
DLH / LH
Livery
Lufthansa standard livery (blue/yellow tail, white fuselage)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
GEnx-2B67
Thrust
293 kN (66,500 lbf) each
Wingspan
68.4 m
Length
76.3 m
Height
19.4 m
MTOW
447,700 kg
Range
13,450 km
Capacity
467 passengers (3-class typical)
Cruise Speed
917 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85 dB on takeoff)
Location
Airport Code
LAX/KLAX
Airport Name
Los Angeles International Airport