Boeing 747-200

Boeing Commercial Airplanes

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Boeing 747-200 aircraft
Boeing Commercial AirplanesBoeing 747-200
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About

The Boeing 747-200 was an improved version of the original 747-100 with more powerful engines, increased fuel capacity, and greater maximum takeoff weight. Introduced in 1971, it offered significantly better range and payload capability, making it the backbone of long-haul international aviation throughout the 1970s and 1980s. The 747-200 included passenger (-200B), freighter (-200F), convertible (-200C), and combi (-200M) variants. With 393 aircraft produced, it was the most successful early 747 variant and established the type as the dominant long-range airliner for two decades.

Weightscompared to Airbus A380-800

MRW (Maximum Ramp Weight)

379,203kg
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400k
577k

MTOW (Maximum Takeoff Weight)

377,842kg
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575k

MLW (Maximum Landing Weight)

285,763kg
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300k
395k

MZFW (Maximum Zero Fuel Weight)

234,500kg
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369k

Empty Weight

170,628kg
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280k

Capacitycompared to Airbus A380-800

Passenger Capacity

524passengers
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853

61% of A380 maximum capacity

Crew

Total
19
Cockpit
3
Cabin
16

Dimensions

Length

70.7m

Wingspan

59.6m

Height

19.3m

Wing Area

511.0m²

Cabin Width

6.10m

Cabin Height

2.54m

Catalog Price

Base List Price

$39M USD

1985 catalog price

Note: Actual prices vary based on configuration, options, and negotiations. This represents the manufacturer's base catalog price.

Engine Specifications

Engine Count

4×

Engine Model

JT9D, CF6-50, or RB211-524

Thrust per Engine

233.0 kN(52380 lbf)

Fuel & Cargo

Fuel Capacity

216,840 L

Cargo Volume

170 m³

Production & History

Total Produced

393

Production Status

Retired

Manufacturing Period

1970–1991

First Flight

October 11, 1970

Entered Service

January 12, 1971

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