N446MC

This article covers the specific Boeing freighter airframe registered as N446MC, a production Boeing 747-4B5ERF completed in 2004 with manufacturer serial number 33517. The airframe is owned by ATLAS AIR INC, a corporation based in Purchase, NY, US, and it carries a United States civil registration (US). Ownership, operator and home-base details are tied to Atlas Air’s corporate operations; notable registry actions and transaction history are not published. Valuation and current condition highlights: Not published.

This airframe is configured as a main-deck freighter with a pallet/roller floor system on the main deck and additional lower-hold cargo compartments, reflecting a full freighter conversion and cargo-focused mission fit. As a factory-built 747-400 series extended-range freighter model, its typical operations center on long-range, high-capacity freight routes operated from Atlas Air’s base in Purchase, New York, and other cargo hubs. Specific avionics fit, modification records, and interior maintenance status for this tail number are not published; maintenance considerations will reflect the 747-400ERF airframe’s multi-engine complexity and large-cycle heavy-airfreight usage. The aircraft’s four high-thrust Pratt & Whitney engines support heavy payload carriage and transoceanic sectors within the model’s stated range.

The Boeing 747-4B5ERF occupies the heavy freighter niche for long-range, high-payload operations, offering extended-range capability relative to earlier 747 variants. Competing models in the large freighter market include other factory-built 747 freighters and converted widebodies whose performance profiles overlap in range and payload; buyers and charter customers seeking long-haul cargo lift frequently prioritize airframes with the PW4062A engine type and ERF range capability. Maintenance and resale considerations for this specific 2004-built airframe include typical 747-400ERF heavy-shop cycles, parts support for the PW4062A powerplants, and market demand tied to global air cargo trends.