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Wed, Oct 25, 2006

Boeing 747 Large Cargo Freighter Successfully Tests Swing Tail

Boeing opened and closed the swing tail for the 747-400 Large Cargo Freighter for the first time Oct. 10. The 747 LCF is currently at the Boeing Everett factory for tests on the swing tail, a major modification to the airplane that allows large pieces to be loaded and unloaded from the back of the airplane. These tests are the first time the LCF swing tail has opened.

Since its first flight, the 747 LCF has accomplished 55 flight-test hours and 270 hours of ground tests. The 747 LCF will transport major components of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

747 LCF Cargo Loader

Length

118 ft., 1 inch

Width

27 feet, 6 inches

Overall height in full "down" position

13 ft., 9 inches

Height of cargo deck in full "down" position

5 ft., 10 inches

Overall height in full "up" position 

33 ft., 1 inch

Height of cargo deck in full "up" position

25 ft., 4 inches

Loader Weight Empty

220,000 pounds

Loader Weight Capacity

150,000 pounds

Maximum speed

10 mph 

Number of tires

32

Number of steerable axles

16

Number of steering modes

6


FMI: www.boeing.com

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