Aircraft Type
Boeing 747-400 “Queen of the Skies”
The Boeing 747-400 is an iconic four-engine wide-body airliner that represents the pinnacle of the classic 747 jumbo jet generation, serving as a long-haul workhorse for major international airlines around the world.
IATA74YICAOB744ManufacturerBoeingScore6.80/10Range13,450 kmStatusIn ProductionOperators7
Revolutionized long-distance air travel by dramatically increasing passenger capacity and becoming the most recognizable commercial aircraft design of the late 20th century, earning the nickname 'Queen of the Skies'
The distinctive 'hump' or upper deck was originally designed to allow the aircraft to be easily converted to a cargo plane by creating a front-loading nose, which made the 747 incredibly versatile for both passenger and freight operations
Cabin Environment
How the Boeing 747-400 affects jetlag recovery
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× Pratt & Whitney PW4000
Engines
Boeing Family
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How It Compares
vs. Airbus A380
✓Better range and more fuel-efficient design
✗Smaller passenger capacity and less iconic status
vs. Airbus A340-600
✓More modern avionics and better fuel efficiency
✗Slightly shorter range compared to the A340-600
vs. McDonnell Douglas MD-11
✓More reliable design and longer operational history
✗Less advanced wing design and higher fuel consumption