Lufthansa Boeing 747-8I D-ABYT 'Yankee Tango' wears the elegant retro livery as it lands, paying tribute to the airline’s jet-age heritage.
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After rain the sun comes always out. Lufthansa B748 retro jet departing Frankfurt back in August 2023
Aircraft identity
Registration
D-ABYT
ICAO Type
B748
Model
747-8 Intercontinental
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Lufthansa
Airline Code
DLH / LH
Livery
Lufthansa Retro Livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
GEnx-2B67
Thrust
66,500 lbf (296 kN) each
Wingspan
68.4 m
Length
76.3 m
Height
19.4 m
MTOW
447,700 kg
Range
13,450 km
Capacity
364 passengers (typical 3-class)
Cruise Speed
917 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (approx 88-95 dB on departure/arrival measurements depending on configuration)
Location
Airport Code
FRA/EDDF
Airport Name
Frankfurt Main Airport
Viewing Spot
Aussichtspunkt West
Camera
Device
Canon 2000D
Lens
Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3