Boeing 747 Dreamlifter
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Boeing 747 Dreamlifter is an outsize cargo transport built by Boeing in the USA. It first flew in 2006 and entered service in 2007. Fly 787 wings and fuselage sections from suppliers around the world to final assembly.
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- Top speed878 km/h (546 mph)
- Range7,800 km (4,847 miles)
- First flight2006
- Wingspan64.4 m (211 ft)
Boeing 747 Dreamlifter specs
| Top speed | 878 km/h (546 mph) |
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| Range | 7,800 km (4,847 miles) |
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| Length | 71.7 m (235 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 64.4 m (211 ft) |
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| Height | 21.5 m (71 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 364 t (802,474 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 113 t payload |
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| Engines | 4 × turbofan |
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| First flight | 2006 |
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| Entered service | 2007 |
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| Built by | Boeing (USA) |
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Boeing 747 Dreamlifter facts
- Its entire tail swings open sideways to load giant airliner parts.
- Only four were built.
Quick quiz
When did the Boeing 747 Dreamlifter first fly?
In 2006.
Who built the Boeing 747 Dreamlifter?
Boeing, in the USA.
How fast can the Boeing 747 Dreamlifter fly?
Its top speed is 878 km/h (546 mph).
How far can the Boeing 747 Dreamlifter fly?
About 7,800 km (4,847 miles).
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