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Manufacturer: Boeing Country of Origin: USA

Model:Boeing 747 series

Information:

Since the 1st prototype flew in 1969, over 1,100 Boeing 747, 'Jumbo Jets', have been produced.

Announced in 1985 & 1st flown in 1988, the 747-400, can fly 416 passengers about 8,380 miles. The 747-400 has a two-pilot digital flight deck and a new interior and is powered by stronger, more efficient engines. With its huge capacity, extended range and improved fuel efficiency, the 747-400 offers the lowest operating costs per seat of any commercial jetliner. In addition to the passenger version, the 747-400 is offered as a combi -- carrying passengers forward and cargo aft on the main deck -- as well as a domestic, high-capacity version.

Improved avionics have allowed flight crew to be reduced to just 2 pilots.

 

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Specifications

747-200

Passenger capacity
Two-class 201
Inclusive tour 231
Range, mi (km) 4,550
(7,315)
Maximum gross weight, lb (kg)

Takeoff 255,000
(115,660)
Typical operating empty weight, lb (kg) 128,730
(58,390)
Engines
Pratt & Whitney PW2040
Rolls-Royce RB211-535
Maximum fuel capacity, U.S. gal (L) 11,526
(43,625)
Lower-hold cargo volume, ft3 (m3) 1,670
(47.3)

747-400

Passenger capacity
Typical three-class 416
Range, mi (km) 8,380
(13,480)
Maximum gross weight, lb (kg)
Takeoff
800,000 to 875,000
(362,880 to 396,900)
Typical operating empty weight, lb (kg)
398,780
(180,885)
Engines
Maximum fuel capacity, U.S. gal (L)
(with optional tail fuel)
Pratt & Whitney PW4000 57,285
(216,820)
General Electric CF6-80C2

57,065
(215,990)

Rolls-Royce RB211-524 57,285
(216,820)
Lower-hold cargo volume, ft3 (m3)
With pallets/containers + bulk
5,332
(151)
With containers + bulk
6,025
(170.8)

BOEING 747-400 REFERENCE INFORMATION

Maximum Range 8,400 nm
Service Ceiling 41,000 ft
BOW 397,000lbs.
Cargo 189,000lbs.
ZFW 500,000lbs.
MGTOW 870,000lbs.
MGLW 630,000lbs.

Set Fuel Load from ZFW 500,000 lbs.
Takeoff Power Reference @ MTOW 870k lbs.Dry Conditions
Average 10k ft. Runway is 109.9% N1. Max 117.2% N1.

V1 = 158 KIAS
Vr = 175 KIAS
V2 = 187 KIAS

Flaps 10-5 at 185 KIAS
Flaps 5-1 at 205 KIAS
Flaps 1-0 at 235 KIAS

Climb 1800 - 2500 fpm to 10,000 ft.
Climb 2000 fpm. to 16,000 ft. at 95% N1
Climb 1300 down to 500 ft/min from 16,000 ft. to Cruise Altitude.

Speeds: 250 ias. to 10,000 ft.
Speeds: Mach .50-.60 from 10,000 ft. to 16,000 ft.
Speeds: Mach .60-.79 from 18,000 ft. to 31,000 ft.
Speeds: Mach .80 above 31,000 ft. 91% N1

Cruise Airspeed: Mach .80 -.88 91% N1
Average burn rate 24k lbs per hour .

Approach Airspeed: 220-234 KIAS, 50% of N-1
Flaps 0-1 - 213 KIAS 11 DME
Flaps 1-5 - 194 KIAS 9 DME
Flaps 5-10 -174 KIAS 7 DME

Target Airspeed: MLW 630k lbs.
Flaps 20 - 159 KIAS
Flaps 25 - 154 KIAS
Flaps 30 - 148 KIAS

Thrust reverse to 80 KIAS
Apply brakes under 80 KIAS
Exit Runway Under 15 Knots

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