Boeing 747 Dreamlifter N718BA preparing for another oversized cargo run, one of only four Dreamlifters in existence.
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Spotter's notes
Behind the Future of Flight building at Paine Field, we spotted a couple of Dreamlifters. As far as I know, its not to often you see them back there, let alone two of them.
Aircraft identity
Registration
N718BA
ICAO Type
B74F (Boeing 747-400LCF)
Model
747-400 Large Cargo Freighter (LCF) Dreamlifter
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Boeing
Livery
Dreamlifter
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney PW4056 or General Electric CF6-80C2B1F or Rolls-Royce RB211-524G/H (varies by airframe)
Thrust
252–282 kN (56,500–63,300 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
64.4 meters
Length
71.68 meters
Height
19.41 meters
MTOW
364,235 kilograms
Range
7,800 kilometers (with maximum payload)
Capacity
113,000 kilograms cargo
Cruise Speed
878 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 3 - typically around 92–97 dB (takeoff, at closest point)
Location
Airport Code
PAE/KPAE
Airport Name
Seattle Paine Field International Airport