1st unofficial photos of B 747-400 Large Cargo Freighter

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08-17-2006, 06:32 AM
Midnight Mike

1st unofficial photos of B 747-400 Large Cargo Freighter

http://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/20 ... ut+in.html

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The first unofficial photographs of the specially-modified Boeing 747-400 Large Cargo Freighter (LCF) have emerged, showing its roll-out after undergoing structural work at Evergreen Aviation Technologies in Taiwan.
The 747 LCF is one of three destined to carry large structural parts for the 787 programme from suppliers in Japan, Italy and the USA to Boeing's 787 final assembly line in Everett, near Seattle.
The aircraft incorporates an extended "bubble" fuselage, similar to that of the Airbus A300-600 Beluga, to enable it to accommodate outsize cargo. It was rolled out of an EVA Air hangar in Taipei earlier this week. Evergreen Aviation Technologies is a joint venture between EVA Air and General Electric.
The volume of the LCF's main deck is 1,845m3 (65,000ft3), three times the volume as the standard 747-400 freighter.

The official roll-out is planned for later this month.
08-17-2006, 07:20 AM
PhilDernerJr

That is wild. I can't wait to see it painted. :)
08-17-2006, 08:50 AM
Midnight Mike

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Originally Posted by Phil D.

That is wild. I can't wait to see it painted. :)

Well, ugly as a beast, but, pretty wild..... :lol: :roll:
08-17-2006, 10:45 AM
Jonesbeach

It truly is a horrible looking plane. I realize it's built for utility and not looks, but there is nothing graceful about anymore. That said, I sure wish it would come to JFK because I would love to see it in the air.
08-20-2006, 06:23 AM
i_mizrahi

Are those three new 747s, or are they used ones that were modified to this configuration?

Izhar
08-20-2006, 08:57 AM
T-Bird76

Sort of reminds me of that party snack pigs in a blanket. lol
08-20-2006, 09:44 AM
hiss srq

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Originally Posted by T-Bird76

Sort of reminds me of that party snack pigs in a blanket. lol

You took the words out of my mouth
08-20-2006, 11:55 AM
PhilDernerJr

A great photo on JP of it:

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=5794693
08-20-2006, 12:07 PM
Midnight Mike

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Originally Posted by Phil D.

A great photo on JP of it:

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=5794693

I am waiting for the 1st picture when the tail opens up, the tail will swing to the side, which should be rather interesting....