Boeing 747-8

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Aircraft

747-8 B748

Manufacturer

Boeing

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

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Location

San Francisco International Airport

SFO/KSFO

37.6198, -122.3750

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Aviation History

The Boeing 747-8 is the latest and largest variant of the iconic \'Queen of the Skies\' 747 family. It is the world\'s longest passenger aircraft and the final evolution of the 747 line.

Fleet Rarity

Rare as a passenger aircraft: fewer than 40 in passenger service, more in cargo variant (747-8F).

Record Flights

Has operated some of the world\'s longest commercial flights, both passenger and cargo (e.g., Frankfurt-Hong Kong by Lufthansa 747-8I).

Safety & Events

Generally safe operational history; notable for its use as the platform for proposed next-gen U.S. Air Force One.

Future Outlook

Production ended in 2022; passenger versions will gradually retire over the next decade, cargo versions may last longer.

Specifications

68.4 meters

Wingspan

76.3 meters

Length

14815 kilometers

Range

917 kilometers per hour

Speed

467 passengers

Capacity

447700 kilograms

MTOW

19.4 meters

Height

ICAO Chapter 4

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