Boeing 747SP
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Boeing 747SP is an ultra-long-range airliner built by Boeing in the USA. It first flew in 1975 and entered service in 1976. Shorten the 747 so it can fly farther, nonstop on very long routes.
- Top speed994 km/h (618 mph)
- Range10,800 km (6,711 miles)
- First flight1975
- Wingspan59.6 m (196 ft)
Boeing 747SP specs
| Top speed | 994 km/h (618 mph) |
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| Range | 10,800 km (6,711 miles) |
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| Length | 56.3 m (185 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 59.6 m (196 ft) |
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| Height | 19.9 m (65 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 318 t (701,063 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | Up to 331 passengers |
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| Engines | 4 × turbofan |
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| First flight | 1975 |
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| Entered service | 1976 |
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| Built by | Boeing (USA) |
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Boeing 747SP facts
- A shortened jumbo built for extra range; only 45 were made.
- One was converted into a flying observatory with a telescope in its side.
Quick quiz
When did the Boeing 747SP first fly?
In 1975.
Who built the Boeing 747SP?
Boeing, in the USA.
How fast can the Boeing 747SP fly?
Its top speed is 994 km/h (618 mph).
How far can the Boeing 747SP fly?
About 10,800 km (6,711 miles).
Photos, a true-scale silhouette, quizzes, flashcards, the Size Lab and the Sky Run game.
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