Originally Posted by
tdracer
I vaguely remember hearing about this bit of self-loading kit for the 747F. What I didn't realize is that Boeing built 747 Combi's with the nose door.
Actually, it is a 747-200C, that is......a convertible version that can be all pax or all freight. How can you tell the difference between a convertible and an all pax(or combi) machine from a bit of a distance with all doors closed? Simple, the convertible has 86 side windows instead of 88.
But before you start counting, wait. Take a look at the Iraqi 747 in the background. It is a convertible as well. You can tell because it has two side windows missing at the location where the nose cargo door opens.
So I think that this is in the all freight configuration. Otherwise, there would be cargo at the front, pax in the middle, and cargo in the back.
65 knot door fully open max wind limit sure seems like a lot.