747s

747-400 Family Overview

From its first flight in 1969, the 747 was an airplane of superlatives: it was bigger, flew farther and carried more people than any other commercial airplane. Today, that's still true.

The latest model, the 747-400, can fly 416 passengers about 8,380 miles. The 747-400 has a two-pilot digital flight deck and a new interior and is powered by stronger, more efficient engines. With its huge capacity, extended range and improved fuel efficiency, the 747-400 offers the lowest operating costs per seat of any commercial jetliner. In addition to the passenger version, the 747-400 is offered as a combi -- carrying passengers forward and cargo aft on the main deck -- as well as a domestic, high-capacity version.

Boeing continues to study airplanes capable of carrying more passengers than today's 747s. If sufficient market demand develops, Boeing will offer a larger airplane, one with longer range, or both.