A United Airlines Boeing 747-400 in the iconic ‘Battleship Gray’ livery spotted at a SFO, a testament to the airline’s global reach in the pre-787 era.
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Spotter's notes
This livery and aircraft model were iconic throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s. The 'Battleship Gray' livery was replaced in the mid-2000s.
Aircraft identity
Registration
N197UA
ICAO Type
B744
Model
747-422
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
United Airlines
Airline Code
UAL / UA
Livery
United Airlines 'Battleship Gray' (1990s-early 2000s)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney PW4056
Thrust
252 kN (56,750 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
64.44 meters
Length
70.66 meters
Height
19.41 meters
MTOW
396,890 kg
Range
13,450 km
Capacity
416 passengers (3-class typical)
Cruise Speed
920 km/h
Noise Rating
QC/2 arrival, QC/4 departure, meets ICAO Chapter 3/4