Aircraft Type
Boeing 747-400 “Queen of the Skies”
The Boeing 747-400 is an iconic long-haul widebody aircraft that revolutionized international air travel, serving as a flagship model for many major airlines around the world with its distinctive 'hump' and extended range capabilities.
IATA74EICAOB744ManufacturerBoeingRange13,450 kmStatusIn ProductionOperators7
Known as the 'Queen of the Skies', the 747-400 was a game-changing design that significantly improved long-distance air transportation with its enhanced fuel efficiency and extended flying range
The 747-400 was the first 747 variant to feature a two-crew glass cockpit with electronic displays, reducing the need for a flight engineer and modernizing cockpit operations
Cabin Environment
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Technical Specifications
Dimensions
70.6 m
Length
64.4 m
Wingspan
19.4 m
Height
Performance
13,450 km
Range
907 km/h
Cruise Speed
4× Rolls-Royce RB211 or Pratt & Whitney PW4000
Engines
Boeing Family
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How It Compares
vs. Airbus A330-300
✓Higher passenger capacity (376 vs 295)
✗Slightly lower fuel efficiency
vs. McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30
✓Longer range (13,450 km vs 10,000 km)
✗More modern avionics and technology
vs. Lockheed L-1011 TriStar
✓Larger passenger capacity
✗More advanced wing design and aerodynamics