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Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i D-ABYD on approach, sporting the iconic 'Queen of the Skies' silhouette under dramatic cloud cover.
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Lufthansa 🇩🇪| Boeing 747-8 | D-ABYD “Mecklenburg-Vorpommern” | KMIA / MIA 🇺🇸
Aircraft identity
Registration
D-ABYD
ICAO Type
B748
Model
747-8 Intercontinental
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Lufthansa
Airline Code
DLH / LH
Livery
Lufthansa standard 2018
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
GEnx-2B67
Thrust
66,500 lbf (296 kN) per engine
Wingspan
68.45 meters
Length
76.30 meters
Height
19.41 meters
MTOW
447,700 kg
Range
14,320 km
Capacity
467 passengers (typical 3-class)
Cruise Speed
917 km/h
Noise Rating
Approaches ICAO Chapter 4, typically around 97 EPNdB at takeoff
Location
Airport Code
MIA/KMIA
Airport Name
Miami International Airport
Viewing Spot
El Dorado