Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental is a long-haul widebody airliner built by Boeing in the USA. It first flew in 2011 and entered service in 2012. Stretch the classic jumbo jet with a new wing design and engines from the 787 program.
- Top speed988 km/h (614 mph)
- Range14,320 km (8,898 miles)
- First flight2011
- Wingspan68.4 m (224 ft)
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental specs
| Top speed | 988 km/h (614 mph) |
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| Cruising speed | Mach 0.855 (about 908 km/h) |
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| Range | 14,320 km (8,898 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 13,100 m (42,979 ft) |
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| Length | 76.3 m (250 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 68.4 m (224 ft) |
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| Height | 19.4 m (64 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 448 t (987,661 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew, 410 seats typical |
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| Engines | 4 × GEnx-2B turbofan |
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| First flight | 2011 |
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| Entered service | 2012 |
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| Built by | Boeing (USA) |
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Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental facts
- At 76.3 m it was the longest passenger airliner for over a decade.
- The final and largest version of the original jumbo jet.
Quick quiz
When did the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental first fly?
In 2011.
Who built the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental?
Boeing, in the USA.
How fast can the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental fly?
Its top speed is 988 km/h (614 mph).
How far can the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental fly?
About 14,320 km (8,898 miles).
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