SEATTLE, Nov. 14, 2005 -- Boeing today officially launched the Boeing 747-8 Program, including the 747-8 Intercontinental passenger airplane and the 747-8 Freighter, following the completion of a launch order from Cargolux and Nippon Cargo Airways (NCA). Cargolux ordered 10 747-8 Freighters, with purchase rights for eight additional airplanes. NCA ordered eight 747-8 Freighters, with options for six additional airplanes. The first 747-8 Freighter is scheduled for delivery to Cargolux in the third quarter of 2009. NCA is scheduled to take delivery of its first 747-8 Freighter in the fourth quarter of 2009. An artist's rendering of the Boeing 747-8 family is shown here in Boeing livery.
Wow that is so cool looking!
Wow! Is the wing really as swoopy as it appears in the photos? Interesting design.
Does anyone know the engineering function of the added strakes (zig-zags) on the downwind periphery of the engine nacelles?