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China Airlines Cargo Boeing 747-409F, registered B-18720, on the ramp during a serene wintery sunrise.
© R_Nelson
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Spotter's notes
This aircraft is a mainstay for trans-Pacific freight and often seen at key cargo hubs such as Anchorage, which this airport appears to be based on the snowy setting and typical transit routes.
Aircraft identity
Registration
B-18720
ICAO Type
B744
Model
747-409F (Boeing 747-400 Freighter)
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
China Airlines Cargo
Airline Code
CI / CAL
Livery
China Airlines Cargo standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney PW4056 or General Electric CF6-80C2B5F or Rolls-Royce RB211-524G/H (dependent on sub-variant, most China Airlines 747-400Fs use PW4056)
Thrust
2 x 282–296 kN (63,500–66,500 lbf) each
Wingspan
64.44 m
Length
70.67 m
Height
19.41 m
MTOW
396,890 kg
Range
8,240 km
Capacity
up to 113,000 kg cargo
Cruise Speed
907 km/h
Noise Rating
Approaches ICAO Chapter 3/4 (late-1990s production); typical departure noise ~89 dB