The 747-400 Freighter was a dramatic improvement over its predecessor. Compared to the 747-200 Freighter it replaced, the 747-400 Freighter carries an additional 15 tons of payload or flies 840 nautical miles (1,556 km) farther. And, more fuel-efficient engines and larger wings enable the 747-400 Freighter to burn 10 to 16 percent less fuel than previous versions.