Airliner • Boeing • 747-100, 747-200, 747-400, 747-8, 747F (Freighter)
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Model | 747 |
| Category | Airliner |
| Variants | 747-100, 747-200, 747-400, 747-8, 747F (Freighter) |
| Production Years | 1969 – 2023 |
| Seating | 416, 524 seats |
| Typical TTAF | 22,500 hours |
| Markets | United States, Japan, Germany, United Kingdom, China |
| Price Range | $8.0M – $35.0M |
The Boeing 747 is an iconic wide-body commercial airliner that revolutionized long-haul air travel since its introduction in 1969. Often called the "Queen of the Skies," it was the world's first wide-body jet and remains one of the most recognizable aircraft ever built. The 747 features a distinctive double-deck configuration that maximizes passenger capacity while maintaining efficiency. It has been the preferred choice for major international carriers for over five decades, serving routes across every continent. The aircraft is renowned for its reliability, range, and ability to operate from various airport infrastructures. Beyond passenger service, the 747 has been extensively used as a cargo aircraft, particularly the 747 Freighter variant. The 747's engineering represents a pinnacle of commercial aviation design, with advanced hydraulic systems, sophisticated avionics, and powerful turbofan engines. Airlines and freight operators value the 747 for its proven safety record, operational flexibility, and substantial payload capacity. While passenger variants have largely been retired from major carriers, cargo operators continue to operate 747s extensively, and the aircraft maintains strong residual value in the freight market.
Maximum Speed: Mach 0.85 (490 knots)
Range: 7,450 nautical miles (747-400)
Service Ceiling: 45,100 feet
Engines: 4x Pratt & Whitney PW4000 or General Electric GE90 turbofans
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 735,000 lbs (333,600 kg)
Fuselage Length: 231 feet
Wingspan: 211 feet