Boeing · Wide-Body
Boeing 747-8 Freighter
Cargo
Wide-BodyType Rating Required
Engines
4
Cruise Speed
488 kt
Range
4,390 nm
Service Ceiling
43,100 ft
Max Passengers
0
MTOW
447,696 kg
Overview
Largest commercial freighter with nose-loading capability. Backbone of global air cargo for operators like Cargolux and UPS.
Type Rating Required
The Boeing 747-8 Freighter requires a specific type rating to operate as pilot in command. Type rating training typically includes ground school, simulator sessions, and supervised line flying.
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