Boeing 747-400
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Boeing 747-400 is a long-haul widebody airliner built by Boeing in the USA. It first flew in 1988 and entered service in 1989. Modernize the jumbo jet with a two-pilot glass cockpit, winglets and longer range.
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- Top speed933 km/h (580 mph)
- Range13,490 km (8,382 miles)
- First flight1988
- Wingspan64.4 m (211 ft)
Boeing 747-400 specs
| Top speed | 933 km/h (580 mph) |
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| Cruising speed | Mach 0.85 (about 903 km/h) |
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| Range | 13,490 km (8,382 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 13,700 m (44,948 ft) |
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| Length | 70.6 m (232 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 64.4 m (211 ft) |
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| Height | 19.4 m (64 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 397 t (875,006 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew, 416 seats typical |
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| Engines | 4 × turbofan |
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| First flight | 1988 |
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| Entered service | 1989 |
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| Built by | Boeing (USA) |
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Boeing 747-400 facts
- The best-selling 747 version, with 694 built.
- Winglets and a glass cockpit let two pilots fly it without a flight engineer.
Quick quiz
When did the Boeing 747-400 first fly?
In 1988.
Who built the Boeing 747-400?
Boeing, in the USA.
How fast can the Boeing 747-400 fly?
Its top speed is 933 km/h (580 mph).
How far can the Boeing 747-400 fly?
About 13,490 km (8,382 miles).
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