N780BA
Boeing 747-409(LCF) Dreamlifter (LCF)
The Boeing Company
9 Hours
Duration of Flight
4200 NM
Range
N/A
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2024-02-03| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-28 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2024-12-04 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2019-04-15 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2018-07-03 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Boeing 747-409(LCF) Dreamlifter (LCF)
Overview
US registration N780BA assigned to Boeing Aircraft Holding Co (Renton, WA). Certificate issued 2005-01-05; airworthiness 2007-06-02; current expiration 2029-05-31. Status: Assigned.
Specifications
- Engines: 4× Pratt & Whitney PW4056 (56750 lbf each)
- Range: 4200 nm
- Cruise: 474 kts
- Ceiling: 41000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Outsize cargo compartment with swing (swing-) tail; cockpit for two plus jumpseats; no transport passenger cabin Main cargo bay volume ~65,000 cu ft for outsized 787 subassemblies; cargo handling configured for large shipments via swing-tail Avionics: Honeywell-derived flight deck (standard 747-400 avionics)
Model & Market Context
N780BA is a 1990 The Boeing Company Boeing 747-409(LCF) Dreamlifter (MSN 24310) owned by Boeing Aircraft Holding Co.
Owned and registered in the US, N780BA is the second 747-400 converted to the Large Cargo Freighter configuration and remains in Boeing custody and operation support. The aircraft routinely operates outsized-cargo ferry missions and has recent spotter sightings in East Asia (Taipei, Nagoya).
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N780BA | N111AS | N1181A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 24310 | 29488 | 26206 |
| Year Manufactured | 1990 | 1998 | 1993 |
| Duration of Flight | 9 Hours | 9 Hours | 13 Hours |
| Range | 4200 NM | 4100 NM | 5990 NM |
| Max Speed | N/A | 458 MPH | 493 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 41000 ft | 42000 ft | 41100 ft |
| Max Passengers | 0 | 239 | 0 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |