Boeing 747 - Wikipedia The 747 is a four-engined jet aircraft, initially powered by Pratt Whitney JT9D turbofan engines, then General Electric CF6 and Rolls-Royce RB211 engines for the original variants With a ten-abreast economy seating, it typically accommodates 366 passengers in three travel classes
747-8 - The Boeing Company The historic 747, dubbed the ‘Queen of the Skies,’ revolutionized air travel as the world’s first twin-aisle airplane and enabled more people to fly farther, faster and more affordably than ever before
Boeing 747-400 - deltamuseum. org However, the four-engine jumbo jet revolutionized the industry with its exceptional long-haul flight capability and sheer size, nearly three times larger than the largest jet flying at the time The improved 747-400 featured a new glass cockpit, tail fuel tanks, advanced engines and a new interior
The Complete History of Boeing 747 Production: 1,574 Units Built Over . . . The 747-400 series, launched in 1989, emerged as the best-selling variant by a wide margin, accounting for nearly 44% of all 747 production It introduced modern avionics, a glass cockpit, fuel-efficient engines, and winglets, which all contributed to its commercial dominance