So its no surprise that on highvolume routes the 747 8 offers premium revenue potential. Boeing s 747 8 freighter receives flight certification. With allnew technology which has been gained from the development of the boeing 777 and the boeing 787 dreamliner, the 747 8 is presented in direct competition to the airbus a380 super jumbo, as it has been du. The 7478 freighter retains the 747400f nose cargo door, continuing the capability to easily load outsized. Full cold and dark startup procedure p3dfsx duration. The advanced series 300 was announced at the september 1984 farnborough airshow, targeting a 10% cost reduction with more efficient engines and. Boeing hangs genx2b engines on the 7478 freighter sep 02. In october 2016 boeing announced an order for 14 7478 freighters for ups. The first 7478f performed the models maiden flight on february 8, 2010 with the 7478 intercontinental following on march 20, 2011. Cargolux is a launch customer for this aircraft with. The 7478 is externally similar to the 747400 with a higher gross weight, longer fuselage and increased wingspan.
The stretched 747 advanced was launched as the 7478 on november 14, 2005, for a market forecast of 300 aircraft. The 7478 is the largest 747 version, the largest commercial aircraft built in the united states, and the longest passenger aircraft in the world. The agreement also includes an option to purchase an additional 14 of the cargo airplanes. Option with boeing and iai bedek conversions or ancra floor system main deck cargo arrangements 30 96 x 125in pallet positions 8 96 x 125in x 8ft pallets at 630 ft 3. The 747 8 incorporates technological advances and provides the best.
Boeing delivers first 7478 freighter without hoopla the. The boeing 747 8 freighter comes from the fourth generation of boeing 747. Boeing has secured 78 orders from leading cargo operators for the new 747 8 freighter. After introducing the 747400, boeing considered larger 747 versions as alternatives to the airbus a3xx. The first class and business class sections of the 747 8 enable airlines to offer passengers the most private and premium accommodations in the sky. With over 200 747 freighters in operation, these aircraft carry about half the worlds airfreight. Boeing 7478 freighter soars for first flight youtube. Oct 07, 2017 in october 2016 boeing announced an order for 14 7478 freighters for ups.
On november 14, 2005, boeing announced it was launching the 747 advanced as the boeing 747 8. On february 8, 2010, the 7478 freighter made its maiden flight. Ups today announced an order for 14 7478 freighters. The 7478 is the third generation of the 747, with a lengthened fuselage, redesigned wings, new engines, and improved efficiency. The advanced series 300 was announced at the september 1984 farnborough airshow, targeting a 10% cost reduction with more efficient engines and 1,000 nmi 1,850 km more range. The 8f freighter can be distinguished by the shorter bubble behind the flightdeck as well of course as the lack of main deck windows. The 7478 will use the genx engine, being developed for the 787 dreamliner, and will have a greater payload, longer range of 14,816km 8,000nm and fly at mach 0.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The 7478s will enable ups to begin a cascade of aircraft route reassignments that will add significant air capacity to the companys busiest lanes, thereby optimizing global air. Because as a passenger plane, its not much bigger than the 777300. The boeing 747 8 intercontinental and boeing 7478 freighter are the next progressions of the iconic boeing 747 which has been queen of the skies now for nearly 40 years. With a maximum structural payload capacity of 146 tons 3 tonnes, including tare weight, the 7478 freighter offers 16 percent more revenue cargo volume than the 747400 freighter. Its the only inproduction freighter with a nose door, allowing outsized cargo and improved turnaround times. The 7478 freighter is boeings new largecapacity freighter for the 21st century. Icaos accident prevention manual and strict internal standards. Boeing has secured 78 orders from leading cargo operators for the new 7478 freighter. Fifty years on, boeings 747 clings to life as cargo carrier. Other than the obvious extra length, other remarkable things to make the boeing 747 8 stand out are a lack of winglets at the wingtips as in 747 400.
As of 2011, most orders of the 747 8 have been for the freighter variant. Boeing did not identify the customer for the order, which came after the plane maker booked two net orders in 2015 and none the year before. Boeing gets order for 7478 freighters aviation news. Ups today announced an order for 14 747 8 freighters. Boeing announced the new model had successfully completed highspeed taxi tests on february 7, 2010. With a total payload capacity of 140 metric tonnes 154 tons, including tare weight, the 7478f provides 16 percent more cargo revenue volume than the 400. The 747 8 is the latest derivative of the 747 family of airplanes and is offered in both freighter and passenger versions. The 7478 freighter, whose passenger version is slated to come a year later, is getting tested alongside the 787 dreamliner in washington state. A while back airbus challenged boeings supremacy in the large. It placed multiple contracts for a total of 14 7478fs by february 2014. Both 747 8f are wetleased on an acmi basis from atlas air.
The airlines fleet consists of 18 boeing 747 freighters and is one of the youngest in the world. The 747 8 s first engine runs were completed in december 2009. In november 2005, boeing launched the 7478 aircraft, including passenger and freighter versions. On february 8, 2010, the 747 8 freighter made its maiden flight. Boeing 747 8 freighter price, specs, photo gallery. A new boeing 7478 freighter is pulled toward a runway in everett on wednesday after delivery to its first customer, cargolux, after a contract dispute was resolved.
The additional 4,221 cubic feet 120 m3 of volume means the airplane can accommodate four additional maindeck pallets and three additional lowerhold pallets. Boeing 747 8 series this is a package containing two versions of the vmax 747 8. Analysis of direct operating cost of widebody passenger. With a total payload capacity of 140 metric tonnes 154 tons, including tare weight, the 747 8f provides 16 percent more cargo revenue volume than the 400. Boeing 7478f400f400erf heavy weight freighter for xl. Boeing 7478 freighter interior with a fuselage thats 18. Boeing says the 7478 will hold 467 passengers in a threeclass configuration, but. First boeing 7478 freighter leaves factory nov 12, 2009.
The 7478s first engine runs were completed in december 2009. The boeing 747400 is a widebody airliner produced by boeing commercial airplanes, an advanced variant of the initial boeing 747. Boeings 7478 freighter receives flight certification. The order, a sign of the airlines continued expansion as well. Boeing 747 8 orders and deliveries modern airliners. Xplane 11 ssg boeing 7478 full preflight checklist. It placed multiple contracts for a total of 14 747 8fs by february 2014. Boeing 747100200300400 freighters general arrangement.
The 7478 freighter is defined by its new technology and. The boeing 747 8 is a widebody jet airliner developed by boeing commercial airplanes. Life on the upper deck of qatars boeing 7478 freighter. Boeings 7478 freighter receives flight certification cnet. Other than the obvious extra length, other remarkable things to make the boeing 747 8 stand out are a. Our employees, suppliers and customers have put a lot of work into making the 7478 freighter a reality. Boeing 747f one of the worlds most popular choices for cargo airplanes, it holds a maximum gross payload of 128.
The boeing 747 400 is a widebody airliner produced by boeing commercial airplanes, an advanced variant of the initial boeing 747. Both 7478f are wetleased on an acmi basis from atlas air. Boeing 747100sf200sff300s freighters cargo configuration 747100sf, 200sf and 300sf models do not have nose doors. Along with other projects, ive been modeling historical boeing aircraft over the last few years, and the boeing 7478 is certainly an important one to include. To this test flight 14 march 2010, the boeing 747 8 freighter was taken to an altitude of 30,000 feet 9,144 m and a speed of mach.
Cargolux received its 12th 747 8 freighter from boeing in march 2015. It has more capacity than any airplane in production today. Boeing 7478 series this is a package containing two versions of the vmax 7478. The b7478 fullflight simulator ffs, sold to cargolux airlines international, an allcargo airline based in luxembourg, is already training pilots in the airlines training centre in. The 747 8 is the third generation of the 747, with a lengthened fuselage, redesigned wings, new engines, and improved efficiency. The first 747 8f performed the models maiden flight on february 8, 2010 with the 747 8 intercontinental following on march 20, 2011.
In november 2005, boeing launched the 747 8 aircraft, including passenger and freighter versions. The first delivery of the 7478 went to cargolux in 2011. Sep 02, 2009 the 747 8 freighter is expected to make its first flight in the fourth quarter of this year, with first delivery scheduled for the third quarter of 2010. Cae announced today that it has received level d qualification on the worlds first simulator for the boeing 747 8 freighter aircraft. When the fuel price is high, the best performer in the standard seating arrangement, the boeing 777300er, is marginally surpassed by the boeing 7478, which is perhaps why some airlines for example, air china, korean air and lufthansa have taken a more financially conservative approach by deploying the boeing 7478 on longhaul routes and. The first delivery of the 747 8 went to cargolux in 2011. The boeing 7478 freighter comes from the fourth generation of boeing 747. The boeing 7478 is a widebody jet airliner developed by boeing commercial airplanes. When the fuel price is high, the best performer in the standard seating arrangement, the boeing 777300er, is marginally surpassed by the boeing 747 8, which is perhaps why some airlines for example, air china, korean air and lufthansa have taken a more financially conservative approach by deploying the boeing 747 8 on longhaul routes and. The 747 8 will use the genx engine, being developed for the 787 dreamliner, and will have a greater payload, longer range of 14,816km 8,000nm and fly at mach 0.
The 7478 freighter is the new highcapacity 747 that will give cargo operators the lowest operating costs and best economics of any freighter airplane while providing enhanced environmental performance. Boeing says the 7478 will hold 467 passengers in a threeclass configuration, but air canada has long haul 777s with 458 seats. On november 14, 2005, boeing announced it was launching the 747 advanced as the boeing 7478. While the passenger 7478 can fly more than 9,000 miles without stopping, the freighter version is designed to fly a maximum of 5,000 any more would require shedding valuable cargo. I am not at liberty to redistribute the documentation used to build this model. The 7478 is the latest derivative of the 747 family of airplanes and is offered in both freighter and passenger versions. And with more than 400 seats available, this new 747 creates a unique opportunity to maximize the bottom. Boeing 747400400er freighters cargo configuration cargo volume increase relative to 747200300. The 747 8 is externally similar to the 747 400 with a higher gross weight, longer fuselage and increased wingspan. Boeing has booked four orders for its 747 8 freighter, the first sales of the year for the plane. Boeing 747400f freighter aircraft aerospace technology. To this test flight 14 march 2010, the boeing 7478 freighter was taken to an altitude of 30,000 feet 9,144 m and a speed of mach. As of 2011, most orders of the 7478 have been for the freighter variant.
The 7478 incorporates technological advances and provides the best. Three pallets in nose section versus twos534ft 3 15. Ups adds the boeing 7478f freighter world airline news. This version is derived from the fgbr version with modifications to the 3d models and fdm, and the addition of many systems. The 747 8 freighter retains the 747 400f nose cargo door, continuing the capability to easily load outsized. The 7478 freighter is expected to make its first flight in the fourth quarter of this year, with first delivery scheduled for the third quarter of 2010. Why does the boeing 7478 make a better freighter than. It has wide fuselage and features a large side door and a nose door for easy and flexible airplane loading. Cargolux received its 12th 7478 freighter from boeing in march 2015. The 747 8 freighter, whose passenger version is slated to come a year later, is getting tested alongside the 787 dreamliner in washington state.
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