Image Description
The world's largest flying fire extinguisher -- a Boeing 747 from the U.Aircraft Data
The Boeing 747 often referred to by the nickname "Jumbo Jet" is among the world's most recognizable and most successful commercial aircraft used by many of the worlds leading airlines primarily for long haul international routesThe 747-100 was the original variant and entered service with Pan Am in 1970. Many of the remaining in service aircraft have over the years been converted to all freighter operations
| Country of origin | First flight | No. built | No. in service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 1969 | 250 | 20 | 3 | 366 - 500 |
Power
4 x Pratt & Whitney JT9D (45800 - 56000 lbf) or Rolls Royce RB211-524 Series (42000 - 60600 lbf) turbofan engines.
Dimensions
| Length | 231 ft. 10 in. |
|---|---|
| Wing Span | 195 ft. 8 in. |
| Height | 63 ft. 5 in. |
| Empty Weight | 358,000 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 750,000 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 587 mph |
|---|---|
| Cruise Speed | 555 mph |
| Ceiling | 35,000 ft. |
| Normal Range | 5,300nm (at MTOW) |
| Max Range | 6,900nm |
Updated 2nd June 2011
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