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Boeing 747

515 aimuahanhk  4.7 years ago
Auto Credit Based on Marine's Boeing 747(fixed)

It can float on water.
The Boeing 747 is a large wide-body airliner and cargo aircraft manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes in the United States. After introducing the 707 in October 1958, Pan Am wanted a jet 2½ times its size, to reduce its seat cost by 30% to democratize air travel. In 1965, Joe Sutter left the 737 development to design the 747, the first twin aisle airliner. In April 1966, Pan Am ordered 25 747-100 aircraft and in late 1966, Pratt & Whitney agreed to develop its JT9D, a high-bypass turbofan. On September 30, 1968, the first 747 was rolled out of the custom-built Everett Plant, the largest building by volume. The first flight took place on February 9, 1969 and the 747 was certified in December of that year. It entered service with Pan Am on January 22, 1970, the 747 was the first plane dubbed a "Jumbo Jet". In July 2020, in the middle of COVID-19 pandemic, Boeing said they won't produce the Boeing 747 anymore. R.I.P BOEING 747 1969-2020. I will miss you, the Queen of the Sky. ;-((

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Boeing 747(fixed)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 218.9ft (66.7m)
  • Length 242.0ft (73.8m)
  • Height 71.1ft (21.7m)
  • Empty Weight 105,137lbs (47,689kg)
  • Loaded Weight 105,137lbs (47,689kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 5.45
  • Wing Loading 26.4lbs/ft2 (128.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 3,981.3ft2 (369.9m2)
  • Drag Points 134339

Parts

  • Number of Parts 968
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 4,672