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03 May 2026 · © Unknown

Nose and forward fuselage close-up of preserved Lufthansa Boeing 747-230 'Schleswig-Holstein', Technik Museum Speyer.

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Judge Dredd · 03 May 2026

Love this!

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Aircraft

Lufthansa (classic)

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Aviation History

The Boeing 747-200 was a pivotal widebody aircraft in long-haul air travel, and Lufthansa was an iconic early customer. This specific airframe, Schleswig-Holstein, was preserved and is on display at the Technik Museum Speyer in Germany.

Fleet Rarity

Very rare—almost all 747-200s retired. Lufthansa retired theirs years ago, only a handful preserved worldwide.

Record Flights

747-200s operated many of the world\'s longest commercial flights in the 1970s-90s.

Safety & Events

No fatal incidents for this specific frame; museum display is notable.

Future Outlook

Preserved on static display at Technik Museum Speyer.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7J (typical for early 747-200)

Engine

59.6 meters

Wingspan

70.6 meters

Length

12,700 kilometers

Range

907 km/h

Speed

366-452 passengers (typical 3-class)

Capacity

377,842 kilograms

MTOW

19.3 meters

Height

47,900 lbf (213 kN) per engine (typical)

Thrust

~95-104 dB (Chapter 2/3 ICAO at time of production)

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