N445MC

This airframe, registered as N445MC, is a Boeing 747-4B5ERF built in 2003 with manufacturer's serial number 33515. It is owned by ATLAS AIR INC, a corporation based in Purchase, NY, US, and has operated as an all-cargo freighter under U.S. registration throughout its life. Delivered in 2003 to ATLAS AIR INC, the airframe has served in heavyweight, long-range freighter roles and has been maintained to the standards expected of a large commercial cargo operator. Public valuation and detailed condition reports are not published for this specific airframe.

The aircraft is configured as an all-cargo main-deck freighter with a side cargo door (SCD), reflecting a cabin optimized for palletized cargo rather than passenger service. Avionics fit and specific onboard systems for this tail are not published, but as a 747-400 series freighter it typically supports long-range cargo operations and crew accommodations consistent with extended overwater flights. Operated from ATLAS AIR INC’s U.S. base in Purchase, NY, the airframe is used on typical transcontinental and intercontinental cargo routes where its range and payload capacity are needed. Maintenance considerations focus on heavy-component support for the four Pratt & Whitney PW4062A engines and structural checks typical of large freighter operations.

The Boeing 747-4B5ERF family occupies a niche for very large, long-range freighter missions, offering high payload and range compared with smaller widebodies. Competing models include other large freighters such as converted 747-400Fs and newer twin-engine widebodies for certain long-haul missions, though four-engine types remain preferred for some heavy cargo tasks. Buyer and charter demand for this configuration tends to center on operators needing high volume lift and long runway-independent routings, while maintenance and resale considerations emphasize engine support, airframe fatigue life, and freighter conversion pedigree.