Boeing 747-400F

The Boeing 747‑400F is the freighter version of Boeing’s iconic 747‑400 series, introduced in 2002 after a development program that began in the late 1990s. Built by the American aerospace giant Boeing, the 747‑400F combines the classic “Jumbo Jet” silhouette with modern cargo‑handling technology, and it quickly became the workhorse of worldwide air‑freight operations. The aircraft features a reinforced nose‑door and a strengthened floor to accommodate pallets and containers, a maximum payload of 124 metric tonnes, and a range of about 4,500 nautical miles when fully loaded. Powered by four high‑bypass turbofan engines—typically General Electric CF6‑80C2, Pratt & Whitney PW4000, or Rolls‑Royce RB211—the 747‑400F can cruise at Mach 0.85 while delivering unparalleled volume, thanks to its 30‑meter‑wide fuselage and a spacious main deck that holds up to 30 LD3 containers or eight standard pallets side‑by‑side. Advanced avionics, including a glass cockpit and fly‑by‑wire flight‑management system, improve efficiency and reduce crew workload. Its introduction transformed global logistics, allowing airlines to transport oversized and high‑value goods faster and more economically, and it remains a benchmark for heavy‑cargo capability even as newer models enter service.