Performance figures are nominal manufacturer values for reference only. Always consult the official Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) for operational use.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 70.6 - 76.3 m |
| Wingspan | 59.6 - 68.4 m |
| Range | 12,000 - 14,815 km (6,500 - 8,000 NM) |
| Cruise | Mach 0.855 (907 km/h / 490 kt) |
| Capacity | 366 - 467 passengers |
| Engines | Pratt & Whitney JT9D/PW4000, GE CF6/GEnx-2B, RR RB211 |
History & Development
Inaugurated in 1970 with Pan American World Airways, the 747 democratized global passenger air travel as the world's first widebody airliner.
Main Variants
747-100, 747-200, 747-300, 747-400, 747-8 Intercontinental, 747-8F Freighter.
Typical Operators
Lufthansa, Korean Air (passenger operations); Atlas Air, Cargolux, UPS Airlines (cargo).
Did You Know?
The Wright Brothers' historic first powered flight at Kitty Hawk in 1903 (120 feet) was shorter than the economy passenger cabin of a Boeing 747.