B-744F vs. B-777F...?

[atpcliff]

Does the -400F have more volume than the -777F?

 

[NERVOUS]

B777F Payload = 104t
B744F Payload = 113t

Ohhhh 9t wow

B-747-400F: 124t/4,400NM

B-777F: 104/4900NM

Boeing Baller,

Thank you. That took me 0.9 seconds. Not that I take the credit either! That's Google for ya. And taken directly from Boeing's website too.

Im sure I initially stated I was looking for insight from people currently flying either these two types around, not weekend keyboard warriors. I guess you were too busy typing "ohhhh's" to notice.

I had heard noises being made regarding the '777s load capabilities not being close to stated specs (from those people associated with them!) Which made me think to turn to FI to get a general feel from people also close to chime in.

From what I've gathered so far, letter/envelope types (FedEx) are very happy with them. I was more curious as to the Heavy Freight outfits and those ACMI carriers looking out to find work for them.

 

[bahumba]

Nervous.....

Well said ....Baller was getting a bit tiresome

 

[EuroWheenie]

The 777F's we've got can lift 106.7 tons payload, and fly same for around 10.5 hours. Can't do that with a 747. But it's horse for courses really, and in the world of integrators the 777F is a terrific aeroplane.

 

[AC560]

Does the -400F have more volume than the -777F?

Yes and generally a nose door. No idea the efficiency difference between the two in terms and RTM but from my perspective 74F is still best cargo option out there.

 

[propsarebest]

The nose door on the 74 sucks, unless you are loading very long pieces of freight.

 

[AC560]

The nose door on the 74 sucks, unless you are loading very long pieces of freight.

Very long pieces of freight pay a lot of money and the 74F aside from the Antonov's is the only game in town for this type of cargo.

 

[Classicdriver]

The nose door on the 74 sucks, unless you are loading very long pieces of freight.

Actually, Cargolux uses the nose loading as a normal course of business. The only restriction is pallet height. They can load and unload out of both ends.

 

[propsarebest]

Very long pieces of freight pay a lot of money and the 74F aside from the Antonov's is the only game in town for this type of cargo.

True, but that kind of freight comes by every once and a while.

 

[propsarebest]

Actually, Cargolux uses the nose loading as a normal course of business. The only restriction is pallet height. They can load and unload out of both ends.

96 inches... but the side door can do 108.