Inside the Boeing 747 Dreamlifter

A close up look of the interior and exterior of the Boeing 747-400 Dreamlifter (Large Cargo Freighter). Boeing Dreamlifter staff explained the design and operations of the Dreamlifter. The Boeing Dreamlifter is designed to transport B787 parts from suppliers to Boeing Everett and Charleston plant. Take a look how it carry all the Boeing 787 components to build the B787 Dreamliners.
Boeing 787 factory footage provided by Boeing.
Dreamlifter landing footage provided by Sky Gate TV
/ rjaanrt

[@SamChui]

I must apologize that the music became unintentionally loud towards the end of the video. This was a mistake made on the editing part and without final checking. Sadly once the video is uploaded and live, I can't change it or lower it. My sincere apologies for this unintended mistake to our viewers. I have uploaded subtitles, please turn on the subtitles to view these affected part.

[@Owlventure_Aviation]

Mistakes were made but... Apologies accepted

[@prakiranbanerjee2003]

They are awesome.

[@markcurtis2078]

Given that everything else you do is perfect. We will ignore the error 😁

[@markcurtis2078]

Hodge Conjecture it’s carry parts for the 787. It’s the 737 MAX that is currently grounded due to two crashes.

[@tyrael280]

with sub titles on it s fine, Sam ;)

[@NunYa953]

"should in theory, protect the crew"..😂 👌very reassuring.😂

[@richieh2006]

What a comment! :'D Haha

[@thetomgamerboi6817]

Better than no protection :)

[@tomwilson785]

That's what they said when they made the max 8 lol

[@GoofiPlaysROBLOX]

Lolol

[@elwiraskawski1346]

In theory lol

[@fedde7232]

Friend: so what’s your job? Me: *i use the Boeing to transport the Boeing*

[@apolloniaaskew9487]

Long before Airbus built the Beluga, they had to use Boeing built planes to transport their plane parts.

[@BoltTheSunken2407]

BELUGA Big brain Dummy thicc broke ass neck and an absolute CHAD

[@wolff4033]

*_B O E I N G T H E B O E I N G_*

[@pockeymccool8852]

@@BoltTheSunken2407 patron said that in the ptfs tier list

[@BoltTheSunken2407]

@@pockeymccool8852 I know.

[@FlyboythaACE]

Quit giving this guy hell over the music, he has apologized about a BILLION TIMES it was an editing error GROW TF UP PEOPLE REALLY......great video btw

[@surrajthhakur]

You are right

[@steveperreira5850]

FlyboythaACE Even if the music was not loud it sucks so bad. He deserves to be criticized for doing such a terrible job.

[@smith5312]

FlyboythaACE I agree , anyone who can get the access Sam does and thinks they can do a better job grab a camera and go for it. If I had the money I’d spend my days just travelling the world.

[@venari13]

Steve Perreira The music was ok lol shut up dude

[@esczerozeronine]

Shut Up haters, this is his passion. He is just making videos aboit aviation. Do you think theres something wrong about that? ITS JUST AN EDITING ERROR BRUH.

[@boeing787dreamliner2]

I’ve flown in that beauty once. it had no windows but the flight was so comfortable !

[@kc135_lover]

How?

[@aviationpetra5427]

Yes how

[@bm1x718]

@@kc135_lover the 747 Dreamlifter is used to transport parts for the 787 Dreamliner

[@hondaservicecenter]

Whoosh

[@fisher7]

@@hondaservicecenter it’s a 787 plane, the 747 dreamlifter transports plane parts

[@dominiquetristant4653]

I’m a new french follower. 45 years old, married and 2 kids. I’m learning english across your vidéos. Congratulations for those reports.

[@dominiquetristant4653]

Tank you sir. My autocorrection (french language) is not a good help for me. This option replaced « e » by « é ».

[@dominiquetristant4653]

Sorry! The H😁. My correction again.

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

I’m at the arrival parking lot at Charleston international Airport and I just looked up and saw the biggest plane I have ever seen in my life and it says dream lifter on it. Then I went online to research it. Which brought me to this video. If you have not seen this plane in person it’s something amazing to look at. It is freaking enormous

[@messymagic1373]

Enormous and ugly Af

[@LIFEINSOUTHFLORIDA]

I just saw it fly over my house and did the same thing

[@masonwattson429]

I'm watching flight radar right now and it's landing in Charleston lol

[@thebulge6295]

I just came back 2 days ago from Everett. When I arrived and parked my car at Future of flight just besides Boeing factory I noticed that the Dreamlifter was parked exactly there, just a few feet away from me. The aircraft was just a few minutes from taking off!! I waited for about 10 minutes and then the airplane went to the other side of the runway and I saw the airplane taking off. One amazing and very unique experience indeed.

[@piphastings6734]

Yea it's a big son of a gun. in fact check out this video when I caught it at Paine Field. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqvWq2aqnrGdn6M

[@Hispanicpanick0]

Boeing actually used the Dreamlifters to transport medical supplies around the world at the beginning of the pandemic. All hands on deck!

[@jameswikstrom4174]

I watch 74 Gear with Kelsey. I believe he is contracted to fly the Dreamlifter for Boeing. If you can fly a plane the size of the Dreamlifter then you can fly practically any airplane ever built. Kelsey is a great guy and really enjoy “74 Gear”. A plug for Kelsey’s Channel!

[@fatrat6988]

I mean well he flies the 747, which is longer, has a longer wingspan, and has a heavier max takeoff weight. I’m sure the dreamlifter will be a piece of cake for him

[@natey780]

@@fatrat6988he already flies the dreamlifter

[@fatrat6988]

@@natey780 ik but I was referring to 2 years ago when he wasn’t

[@aviationchannel6204]

Sam Chui: High quality videos once every few days Sam Chui: Apologises because the music got too loud The videos are always interesting anyway.

[@FirePhotoJess]

That’s where all the Boeing Planes are made and kept in storage or on the tarmac for airlines before they come to get their new airplanes and take them home for the first time! All of those planes will eventually fly thousands to millions of passengers a year which is super inspiring! It’s also emotional seeing them fly from Seattle from the BOEING FACTORY AIRPORT for the first time but then you are happy for them too!!!

[@davew5383]

WOW That is an amazing airplane. I have been inside of 747 cargo planes many years ago, which was amazing to see how huge they are inside and always impressive seeing them taking off when fully loaded. The Dreamlifter is truly incredible inside and out it's amazing to think that something so huge can actually fly👍🙂

[@piphastings6734]

Yea it's a big son of a gun. in fact check out this video when I caught it at Paine Field. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqvWq2aqnrGdn6M

[@vonckjenl3633]

So this is what you get when the Antonov An-225 and the 747 fall in love.

[@Sticknub]

Nah not the AN-225, more like the beluga

[@Youllneverseemecoming]

​@@Sticknubhow we aren't Megamind?

[@ralphcourtney9591]

“In theory protect the pilot”

[@leftydiablo]

Lol. Unless you're a pilot.

[@jojobombos3908]

In practice however, ....... 😆😆😆😆😆

[@eliharman]

They don't practice that...

[@senshinnn2430]

Them: T R E E S Sam Chui: Boeing 747 Edit: How did this even get 100 likes lmao

[@rkan2]

Just add some tree-bombs.

[@nikolaszisoudis8408]

LINUS!?

[@mogsyman]

Nice video however it would have have been interesting if we could have seen inside the front of the aircraft and had a good look around rather than just the cargo area.

[@cccCCCccc123ccc]

mogsyman Likely for security and protection from others copying.

[@coolHawk_]

Theres probably 50 levels of security clearance needed to even see the other side of that bulkhead WITHOUT a camera rolling

[@danielgreen5803]

@@coolHawk_ Why? it's just an oversized cargo plane. it's not like the demand for those is through the roof or something

[@johngalt2506]

@@danielgreen5803 Yeah, most likely just an updated -400 cockpit. I would be interested in crew accommodations/rest area. Bunks, galley, and the like. Hardly top secret stuff.

[@coolHawk_]

Ben P I know but people I’ve known that work with Boeing say they are weird about some stuff, but of course it wouldn’t be like stepping into the Oval Office

[@salmanmussa9799]

@samchui the music is too loud sometimes. Couldn’t hear the poor guy talk at times

[@Itzpilotgabe]

OMG your right

[@ARY.16]

I recommend to you to use earphone bro ✌️

[@GiovanniProximus]

I didn't see your comment but my thoughts were the same. That's why I also disliked the video.

[@scoobee7064]

Yeah wtf is that about. Make an informative video, and play music over the information.

[@beauwong6240]

You're right...

[@2doorduude]

That plane is how I look after Thanksgiving dinner

[@oskar23]

Well u clearly forgot about the Airbus Beluga

[@immigrantgaming420epic]

@@oskar23 well that is how I look after going to McDonalds

[@oskar23]

Lol

[@johanneswohler5476]

No shit! Lol

[@kiefervandenberg]

@@oskar23 both r big chungus

[@barrel6468]

I live a few miles from the Airport in Charleston. It’s pretty cool to see these huge planes fly over my house every now and then.

[@Cladcreeper]

My favourite Boeing 747 right there.

[@johnhenry6762]

This presentation really lifts my spirits. A real pleasure to watch.

[@jeremybarun]

2:58 immagine hosting a concert there.

[@15Med3]

at 35,000 ft!

[@vtdl88]

That is amazing. Looks like a mini version of the Moffett Field Hanger.

[@ZeroSpawn]

@@15Med3 lol yes! Everyone would pass out and freeze to death at the 2019 Uncompress Cabin concert! 🥶🥴😴💀

[@nunyabusiness8538]

i bet the reverb would be sick

[@ZeroSpawn]

@@TommyTom21 nope, if you watch the video the whole cargo area is not pressurized, it too large of an area to control. Only the pilot area will be survivable!

[@peternicolaides6256]

Thanks Sam for the informative video. I am a former F/A for Eastern Airlines 1976 to 1989 and trained SEL pilot from the 60's and 70's learned to fly before I was legal to drive. I love keeping up on all things that fly. Thanks again for all your work I do appreciate.

[@haroldishoy2113]

It is amazing that that aircraft can actually fly being so large and heavily modified.

[@leylannfitzgerald8473]

Seen the Airbus Beluga? The largest air freighter in the world. The Beluga is spectacular

[@Ranveer_Singh_sangha03]

Airbus has big dolphin face beluga and Boeing gave us this beautiful Dream lifter completely different then Airbus beluga That's called real healthy competition

[@fintoofishing]

Kelsey (sorry of I spelled your name wrong) from 74 gear should be there for a tour of the cockpit!

[@shouldigetit]

Thank you for this Sam, it's fascinating and I learned a lot.

[@GenkisTravels]

Fascinating behind the scenes! Thanks for sharing!

[@RobertCraft-re5sf]

Just the video I was looking for. Glad they gave you access to this crazy plane.

[@carolthomas7638]

My son flies with Atlas and along with their regular 747 freighters, he flew these behemoth birds, too. My granddaughter was able to video him landing in Charleston a few years ago bringing 787 wings to the Boeing facility there

[@_Jin_Kim_]

I see it few times a week flying in and out of Charleston SC. Pretty awesome!

[@piphastings6734]

Yea it's a big son of a gun. in fact check out this video when I caught it at Paine Field. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqvWq2aqnrGdn6M

[@guesswho36]

Saw those planes in Seattle few years ago, awesome plane!!

[@MrMorris1687]

Probably would have been interesting if we could actually hear what the guy was saying.

[@SamChui]

I apologize for this oversight. I was an unintentional mistake in editing and I did rush through. You can see how "annoy" and "disappointed" I am with this final cut on YT without able to re-edit once live.

[@rkan2]

At least the mic is good, so it is still possible to get a clear voice :P

[@JosVerbeek]

With earbuds the guy is still audible. It's awesome what you do Sam!

[@gqqggq7127]

Ste Morris open your ears

[@Tuglife912]

What a beauty! I love all the versions of the Boeing 747! This one seen here ( Dreamlifter ) along with the NASA Boeing 747-100 and 747-100SP Shuttle Carrier Aircraft ( N905NA and N911NA ), Boeing 747-200B ( VC-25A and VC-25B ), Boeing 747-400 Airborne Laser, the SOFIA, the Evergreen Tanker, Boeing E-4B Nightwatch, and others! Why do people want to retire the 747? I don't want to

[@jaybee9269]

Neither do I. At least the 747-8F will be flying another couple decades.

[@l.ls.8890]

Amazing they can modify almost any plane to meet specific requirements.

[@jimgemmell2831]

No sign of Kelsey (74gear) anywhere to be seen.... 😁😁

[@reeffeeder]

Yeah I was keeping an eye out

[@BoxInThisLapVR46]

@@reeffeeder he doesn't fly the dreamlifter often because of covid he's just flying a regular 747-400F or 747-8F

[@Grosse_Douceur]

hahaha was thinking the same

[@samuelkundael3503]

I also clicked just to see him walking around the plane 😂

[@someplanes4321]

Fascinating Sam. You’re a natural present

[@EntertainmentWorldz]

nice video

[@thalys1015]

sup bro i agree with you

[@shaheer4819]

nice dpu

[@davidoldham1946]

Thanks Sam I was unaware that Boeing had their equivalent to Airbus's Beluga.

[@posuter]

Downvote for music playing way too loud over the guy speaking.

[@SamChui]

Sorry about this, it was an editing mistake and I didn't final check before upload. Only realized after :(

[@Gamerboy-gy1rl]

He legit pinned a comment explaining it

[@posuter]

@@Gamerboy-gy1rl yes. After I posted my comment.

[@TheGlobalTraveler]

I took a tour of the factory a few months back! I saw a lot of 777s being built. I saw 3 dream lifters at Boeing South Carolina too!

[@bashhdgamer3335]

I remember watching you around 200,000 subscribers, now 1.6 million!

[@scottboye6796]

I live about 10 miles south of Paine Field and see the Dreamlifters flying over a few times a week. Always an impressive sight.

[@brotatochip7001]

My father flies it, but I’ve never seen it.

[@Random_Eebs]

@@brotatochip7001 liar, where is your proof

[@brotatochip7001]

@@Random_Eebs why would I lie lol? He flies for atlas air, which means every now and then he gets the dreamlifter. He sends pictures back.

[@robsmithracing]

74 Gear would be having a wet dream over this right now! 😂

[@wesss9353]

Linked this video in his comments section

[@MeppyMan]

Isn’t this the plane he flies?

[@wesss9353]

@@MeppyMan yep

[@dannywilliamson3340]

And he certainly wouldn't miss the opportunity to load us up on all his cringe-worthy selfies.

[@xepic_c7901]

@@MeppyMan no he flies the -400

[@azdronedude]

Beautiful piece of technology Thanks Sam for showing us this

[@guznavia8887]

This guy is great with editing skills and creating content

[@DJSHaKa]

I see this flying over my work all the time in Lynnwood, WA and it looks HUGE even from far away. Amazing!

[@scottcates]

I must see this👍

[@syahrizmandaniel9409]

I'm so glad that malaysia airlines B747-400 still flying as the converted B747 Dreamlifter

[@idawan09]

Really? Didn't know that

[@syahrizmandaniel9409]

@@idawan09 yeah you can check on google☺️

[@VishnuRajendranAmboo]

Epic drone shots in a no fly zone.. Nice one Sam

[@McDondalds]

Captain Joe would love to fly that.

[@rossmcfadzean3185]

Joe flys for cargolux, the dreamliftet is operated by Atlas air. Kelsy from 74 gear sometimes flys it.

[@shawncooper754]

Cptn Joe is an idiot

[@Gamerboy-gy1rl]

@@shawncooper754 how?

[@CyrusFisher619]

Shawn Cooper no he isn’t

[@explorerford]

Shawn Cooper like you

[@fireguy_81]

Looks much nicer than the Beluga. Thanks for sharing.

[@craigwillis3372]

Fascinating video Sam as always !! I hope to get to the Boeing factory one day !! The Lifter is an "ugly duckling" but what an amazing aircraft ! Thanks mate and well done !!

[@aggffdgubfff]

LOL

[@ashercarbu]

I went to Boeing last year and I saw this thing take off. It shook the ground

[@mattolofsson]

Annoying with the music so loud over people talking

[@SamChui]

Sorry about this, it was an editing mistake and I didn't final check before upload. Only realized after :(

[@thatwolffe3802]

@@SamChui You upload a lot of videos, mistakes are bound to happen don't worry about it.

[@noblegames1294]

@Sam Chui, it’s ok, you are an amazing KZbinr, and a small mistake is nothing after what you’ve done for me and everyone else. I am grateful to have a KZbinr like you to watch videos of.

[@davidp839]

speak for yourself, I was feeling those beats!

[@mattolofsson]

Sam Chui no worries, i like your videos they are great however just wanted to give you feedback on a small thing that annyed me. Vid still get thumbsup from me ;) btw, thanks for answering :)

[@02hockeystick19]

What a beautiful piece of engineering!

[@redcomusic]

I saw it when I layover'd in Paine Field (PAE). What a planespotting mecca! - Red

[@camronpotter8547]

Where were you going and coming from? I didnt know you could layover in paine 😂

[@redcomusic]

@@camronpotter8547 United and Alaska have been using it now, to/from their hubs i.e. SFO, PDX, DEN, etc.

[@janegoldy6385]

For the record, if anyone ever gets the opportunity to fly out of Everett, do it. I’ve flown out twice, and it’s really neat seeing all the planes, especially the MAXs

[@sergiogomezdcroz8127]

Kelsey, are you there??? For those who do not know he is the pilot for this plane (74 Gear Chanel)

[@rickslife]

This is the plane that will be carrying important equipment for the fight to rid the country of COVID-19. Move that equipment to where it’s needed! Let’s do this!

[@rmiddlehouse]

5:53 when you’ve been talking too long and they give you the hint

[@itzfaroff456]

?????

[@mikehuntsmells4309]

Didn’t even know these existed until I watched one take-off and was blown away

[@gustavs8455]

You should do a video in the Airbus BelugaXL

[@user-pf5xq3lq8i]

nasa super guppy please.

[@stevebowser7248]

Sam, you have the best job on earth. Every Vid you do is enjoyable.

[@Abe_Hiroshi12]

2:49 imagine Dreamlifter private jet with chandelier

[@drdoolittle5724]

Totally brilliant Sam, thank you for bringing to us.

[@harminsambajon4556]

I’ve always wondered how they manage cables to the aft control surfaces with the tail being able to be swung!

[@miltonglodek6632]

I thought about that also, including the front.

[@ArmyofSeaturtles]

@@miltonglodek6632 with a cleaver pulley system its all routed on the left side of the plane 3:36 there is no apu on the lcf so it needs to be air started with a huffer cart

[@niladribala007]

Boeing is love for any aircraft......

[@crystaline3654]

Airbus Beluga XL be like Hold my whale boeing...

[@masterman1502]

Antonov 225 be like Hold my...oh wait, you can't lol, cause I'm the biggest

[@Alex-bf2vq]

no name Boeing: no, we don’t want your whale I mean smaller than An-225 thing

[@AA-tz2bm]

The beluga xl just has more useable space it isn’t actually bigger not heavier.

[@user-pf5xq3lq8i]

Nasa super guppy: hey what about me?

[@everettrailfan]

@@lairbussologue8703 1. France surrenders like it's a race. 2. The sidestick actually has led to several crashes because of their poor design. One notable one was AF447, an A330-200. 3. Airbus really isn't great. Their aircraft look HORRIBLE, especially the neos.

[@vilam9026]

I love the Boeing Company so much

[@bgotem5076]

I used to live in Charleston I saw one these like once a week.

[@hunterhoughton7843]

I see these fly over my house every other day, still fun to watch them because something like that is crazy in flight

[@hquinn9249]

I thought it was quite rude how you played loud music over the man, displays your lack of interest into what he was saying...

[@SamChui]

That was a costly mistake on the music part. I apologize for it. If I have lack of interest, I wouldn't even do this video. Pls stop being skeptical.

[@leoninmtl]

This was clearly an error, cut Sam some slack... why would he purposely try to drown out the audio...

[@derektrotter4287]

H Quinn it was a mistake you judgemental idiot. Iv a lack of interest in your opinion you condescending prat

[@inuliger]

Wow, you're a dick, "H Quinn"

[@richasian8959]

KING OF AVIATION

[@carlwhitfield5463]

Should make this a game... how many times does he mention product and Charleston

[@mondaymorningquarterback5477]

Well done Sam! Nice seeing a Boeing piece that wasn’t a “hit” job!

[@EinkOLED]

I am surprised you're able to get those drone shots at Everett.

[@смиренный-х2б]

He's mentioned in other videos he doesn't do the drone shots. It's stock drone footage he receives from the airlines.

[@tootallzz]

Awesome aircraft and great video Thank You!

[@weekenderfam7965]

why there’s no coverage on the area in front of the main cargo hold, are there seats and galley? How about the upper deck, what it’s like?

[@sarahivsutterb747]

There are no seats in the front section of the Dreamlifter and the FAA has forbidden to take passengers with the Dreamlifter and so I have heard about it the pilots have only a tiny small space in the upper cockpit section for rest during the flight! That's it! I hope I could help you with the information about it and lovely greetings from Sarah 🙋💖✈️👍😍

[@DorianTMChannel]

@@sarahivsutterb747 yt 74crew flies this

[@sarahivsutterb747]

@@DorianTMChannel Dear DorianTM, thank you for your information about it and lovely greetings from Sarah and have a great day and enjoy your time and stay safe out there and take care of you and your family 🙋💖😍✈️👍

[@DorianTMChannel]

@@sarahivsutterb747 Thank you! Same to you

[@duck853]

The flight deck remains as when they were configured for passenger flight; 4-seats and the 2-bed bunk room along the left side. From the what used to be the flight deck door is a truncated upper deck compared to the freighter version; the lav, galley, luggage closet and the door to take you down to the main deck. With a 3-man crew it's a great plane to fly with one person on break either in a seat or in the bunkroom.

[@ChakkyCharizard]

I have a plush Dreamlifter that I bought from Japan. Watching this while holding it lol. I love this plane.

[@omaralmohammad7207]

Boeing ❤

[@EverythingTammy]

Just saw this on CNN. WOW...MASSIVE! Gonna deliver a lot of supplies needed 2 combat the Coronavirus. Thx u! 🙏🏽

[@mathieuc6193]

Would you make a video about the beluga XL?

[@jadspokemoncards275]

He is a dolphin XL

[@ericj5916]

I have seen this plane take off, it is truly magnificent

[@blingon20s]

2:00, low energy robot dance.

[@gulshinderbhuller6175]

Aaaah. an american innovation, where would the world be without it?

[@yeboi4661]

When you're early but don't know what to say

[@dampmaky]

Ye Boi “hello?”

[@Aeronaut1975]

Well, if it's your girlfriend, an apology is probably best.

[@paulkay3307]

Say what you want about Sam chui, but this is a unique type of content no one else can bring.

[@gelollander9969]

Dreamlifter is Much better than Beluga

[@everettrailfan]

FINALLY!

[@leer3925]

My mannnnnn getting all the exclusive inside videos 🎊🎉🎈💚

[@felixandrada9900]

Is that plane can lift my dream?

[@lejohnd2430]

Hopefully

[@bigchief1246]

I live in South Carolina and will frequently see the Dream Lifter coming into Charleston

[@hp_overload]

The music isn’t even bad at all??? What are you guys crying about

[@owenlien1593]

The build the 41 section in Wichita so cool to see parts I could’ve worked on and seeing them being transported I’m amazed

[@anatoleh1]

Dude what happened to that music volume?!

[@annimack1591]

Thank you Sam for this really informative video!🤗

[@Mrbiggs45]

7:12 BUTTER LANDING

[@itzfaroff456]

Yeee

[@anthonyselassiedzixose-dav9185]

Good video Sam.. However, I came down to check one thing in the comments because I just wanted to be sure I wasn't wrong to think the music was louder at some stage.

[@jimmyscorner]

The music needs to be cut from when people are talking, I could not hear him due to the music being too loud.

[@LAPGOCHINSTRUCTOR]

Great video Sam thank you for producing and uploading it here