Korean Air Boeing 747-400 (HL7477) - The Iconic "Queen of the Skies"
Overview:
HL7477 is a Boeing 747-400 passenger aircraft operated by Korean Air, South Korea's flag carrier. As one of the last 747-400s delivered to Korean Air (manufactured in 2005), this quadjet represents the pinnacle of conventional 747 development before the 747-8 generation.
Key Specifications:
Type: 747-4B5 (passenger variant)
Registration: HL7477 (Korean registration prefix)
Engines: 4 × Pratt & Whitney PW4056 turbofans
Capacity: 400+ passengers in typical three-class configuration
Range: 7,670 nautical miles (14,200 km)
Operational History:
Delivered to Korean Air in December 2005
Primarily served transpacific routes (e.g., Seoul-Los Angeles, Seoul-New York)
Featured Korean Air's "SkyTeam" livery during service
Retired in the late 2010s as Korean Air phased out 747-400 passenger operations