Boeing 747-8F
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Boeing 747-8F is a long-haul freighter built by Boeing in the USA. It first flew in 2010 and entered service in 2011. Boeing's largest freighter, with a nose that swings up to load long cargo.
- Top speed988 km/h (614 mph)
- Range8,130 km (5,052 miles)
- First flight2010
- Wingspan68.4 m (224 ft)
Boeing 747-8F specs
| Top speed | 988 km/h (614 mph) |
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| Cruising speed | Mach 0.845 (about 897 km/h) |
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| Range | 8,130 km (5,052 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 | 137.7 t payload |
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| Engines | 4 × GEnx-2B turbofan |
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| First flight | 2010 |
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| Entered service | 2011 |
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| Built by | Boeing (USA) |
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Boeing 747-8F facts
- The very last 747 ever built was one of these, delivered in 2023.
- Its nose swings upward so long cargo can slide straight in.
Quick quiz
When did the Boeing 747-8F first fly?
In 2010.
Who built the Boeing 747-8F?
Boeing, in the USA.
How fast can the Boeing 747-8F fly?
Its top speed is 988 km/h (614 mph).
How far can the Boeing 747-8F fly?
About 8,130 km (5,052 miles).
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