Atlas Air Boeing 747-400F with raised nose cargo door at a busy cargo ramp, showing the distinctive Atlas livery and massive aircraft size.
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Spotter's notes
The raised nose cargo door is a unique feature of the Boeing 747 Freighter series, allowing for large and outsized cargo to be loaded directly into the nose.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
B744
Model
747-400F
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Atlas Air
Airline Code
GTI / 5Y
Livery
Atlas Air
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney PW4056 or General Electric CF6-80C2B1F or Rolls-Royce RB211-524G/H (varied on fleet)
Thrust
256 kN to 282 kN (varied by engine)
Wingspan
64.4 meters
Length
70.66 meters
Height
19.4 meters
MTOW
396,890 kg
Range
8,240 km
Capacity
Cargo capacity: 113,000 kg
Cruise Speed
907 km/h
Noise Rating
QC/2 at arrival, QC/4 at departure (ICAO Chapter 3/4)