Boeing 747-400

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Aircraft

747-400 B744

Manufacturer

Boeing

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Queen of the Skies

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Location

Hilltop Overlook

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · BHM/KBHM

33.5782, -86.7300

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Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport BHM

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Aviation History

The Boeing 747-400 is one of the most iconic long-haul aircraft, often credited with revolutionizing international air travel due to its size and range. It was the most successful 747 variant.

Fleet Rarity

Now relatively rare in passenger service but still used by several cargo airlines.

Record Flights

Flown on many historic ultra-long-haul routes and notable as the workhorse of global travel in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Safety & Events

Generally reliable, but involved in several headline accidents over decades due to the sheer number built. It was the flagship for numerous airlines including British Airways, Qantas, and Singapore Airlines.

Future Outlook

Mostly retired from passenger service; freighter versions remain active but are gradually being phased out by newer, more efficient aircraft.

Specifications

CF6-80C2B1F / PW4056 / RB211-524G/H (varies by subvariant)

Engine

64.44 meters

Wingspan

70.67 meters

Length

13,450 km

Range

910 km/h

Speed

416 passengers (typical 3-class); up to 660 (high density); cargo versions vary

Capacity

396,890 kg

MTOW

19.41 meters

Height

252–282 kN (56,600–63,300 lbf)

Thrust

QC/2 on approach, ICAO Chapter 3 standards (older model)

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