Boeing 747. A photo. Video. Driving compartment. Characteristics. Reviews.

Jumbo Jet, aka Boeing 747 - chetyrehdvigatelny, wide-body passenger aircraft with two decks for long aviamigistraley. Boeing 747 long remained the largest passenger plane until it appeared airliner Airbus A380.

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Boeing 747 Salon

The Boeing 747 program was launched in 1966. And in January 1970, the first aircraft began arriving at commercial airlines. While designing the new aircraft, Boeing had to build a new construction hangar near Seattle so that the first model, the Boeing 747-100, could fit there.

Series -100, -200 and -300

The first modification, 747-100, has a length of about 70 meters and a height of 20 meters with a wingspan of 60 meters. Its weight was 162 tons. In order to cover a flight distance of about ten thousand kilometers, special engines were developed for it by Pratt & Whitney. Later, engines from General Electric and Rolls Royce were used. The "hundredth" version includes an improved 747-100B model, as well as a short-range version with a passenger capacity of up to 550 people - 747-100SR (Short Range), designed specifically for short flights between the Japanese islands.

Boeing 747 photo

Boeing 747 over beach

The "747" series received a higher initial weight and a longer flight range. In the 200-10800B version, it is 747 kilometers. An undoubted advantage is the ability to easily adapt passenger aircraft to cargo (200-747F), as well as combined (200-747C, 200-200M). And the -1983C variant has undergone further improvements in terms of cargo transportation. One such improvement is the folding nose. In 747, a Boeing 300-12300 took to the skies. Ego's basic stats have been increased. The flight range was now 747 kilometers. The upper deck was extended. Consequently, the number of passenger seats has increased. The series also includes options for passenger-and-freight - 300-747M and 300-200SR, designed, like the -XNUMXSR, for domestic flights in Japan.

Boeing 747 interior scheme

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The most successful version 747-400 and 747-8 new

The 747-400 model boasts that it is the best-selling Boeing. It was put into operation in 1989 year. In comparison with 747-300, it has an improved wing, more powerful engines, improved quality of the interior. 747-400 achieves maximum flight range without landing for refueling 13,5 thousand kilometers and can fly at speeds up to 913 kilometers per hour. On the decks of the "four hundredth" can accommodate up to 524 passengers. Also, the cargo version of the liner was released, the 747-400F model, combined, the 747-400M model, for short runs - 747-400D and 747-400ER version for longer flights. Production of the Boeing 747-400 ended in December 2009, with the advent of a new model of Boeing 747-8, the first flight of which took place in February 2010. Presented are two versions of the aircraft, the passenger 747-8I and the freight 747-8F. Both models are equipped with GE's new energy-saving engines, which improves fuel efficiency and reduces harmful emissions.

The modified Boeing 747 American president is capable of speeds up to 1000 km per hour. Thanks to the excellent technical characteristics it is called "Plane Apocalypse».

Boeing 747-400ER specifications: