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Lufthansa's Boeing 747-8I (D-ABYJ) powers through a wet runway, displaying its distinctive long fuselage and iconic blue-yellow tail at a major international airport.
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Spotter's notes
Distinctive curved upper deck and new-generation engines mark this aircraft as a 747-8I. D-ABYJ is one of Lufthansa's flagship long-haul aircraft.
Aircraft identity
Registration
D-ABYJ
ICAO Type
B748
Model
747-8 Intercontinental
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Lufthansa
Airline Code
DLH / LH
Livery
Lufthansa (2012-2018 livery)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
GEnx-2B67
Thrust
66,500 lbf (296 kN) per engine
Wingspan
68.4 meters
Length
76.3 meters
Height
19.4 meters
MTOW
447,700 kg
Range
13,450 km
Capacity
467 passengers (typical 3-class configuration)
Cruise Speed
917 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4, 85-95 dB (typical at takeoff)