First impression
The purpose-built 747-8 freighter has a short upper deck, an opening nose and no main-deck passenger windows.
Quick identification
How to identify the Boeing 747-8F
The purpose-built 747-8 freighter has a short upper deck, an opening nose and no main-deck passenger windows.
The Quiz catalogue includes 3 Boeing 747-8F livery references, including Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, UPS.
Nose
Slightly pointed nose with a distinctive chin contour below the cockpit windows.
Winglets
Raked wingtips on the 767/777/787 family; split scimitar winglets on 737 NG and MAX.
Reference data
Boeing 747-8F specifications
Use proportions and configuration as supporting clues; exact weights, range and cabin layouts vary by operator.
- Length
- 76.3 m
- Wingspan
- 68.4 m
- Max take-off weight
- 447.7 t
- Range
- 8,130 km with payload
- Payload
- Up to 137.7 t
What should you check first?
Picture the aircraft without its paint scheme. Name three physical clues before opening the answer.
Reveal the Boeing 747-8F clues
- First impression: The purpose-built 747-8 freighter has a short upper deck, an opening nose and no main-deck passenger windows.
- Nose: Slightly pointed nose with a distinctive chin contour below the cockpit windows.
- Winglets: Raked wingtips on the 767/777/787 family; split scimitar winglets on 737 NG and MAX.
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