Boeing

Boeing 747-100

741 B741 Out of Production

The 747-100 opened Boeing's 'Jumbo Jet' dynasty, a four-engine giant that made long-haul travel affordable at scale after its 1969 maiden flight. Four Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7A turbofans seat 366 in mixed classes and up to 452, ranging about 9,800 km at speeds near 907 km/h. The original widebody stretches 70.66 metres long on a 59.64-metre wing and grosses as much as 333,400 kg, climbing to 13,700 metres. It launched the twin-aisle era before newer 747 generations took over. Standing 19.33 metres tall, the jet offered a 175-cubic-metre hold for baggage and freight below the passenger deck. Controllers file it as B741.

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Dimensions

Length: 70,66 m
Wingspan: 59,64 m
Height: 19,33 m
Cabin Width: 6,10 m

Performance

Range: 9800 km
Cruise Speed: 907 km/h
Max Speed: 969 km/h
Service Ceiling: 13700 m
Category: long-haul

Capacity

Typical Seats: 366
Max Seats: 452
Cargo Volume: 175,00 m³
Size: wide-body

Engines

Count: 4
Type: Turbofan
Model: Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7A

Family Variants

Boeing 747-400 Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental

Engine Profiles

Pratt & Whitney JT9D

About Boeing 747-100

طائرة 'Jumbo Jet' الأصلية التي أحدثت ثورة في السفر الجوي بجعل الطيران لمسافات طويلة في متناول الجماهير. دشن الطراز 747-100 عصر الطائرات ذات البدن العريض.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Boeing 747-100 was designed to seat approximately 366 passengers in a typical three-class configuration. In a high-density single-class layout, it could carry up to 452 passengers. The distinctive upper deck, originally intended as a first-class lounge, could seat up to 32 passengers. The 747-100 introduced the concept of wide-body air travel with a 6.50 m wide cabin.

The Boeing 747-100 had a maximum range of approximately 9,800 km (5,300 nautical miles) with a full passenger load. This was sufficient for transatlantic routes but not transpacific routes without a fuel stop. The aircraft was powered by four Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7A turbofan engines, the first high-bypass-ratio engines developed for a commercial aircraft.

The 747-100 established the basic design that would endure through four major generations. The later 747-400 extended range to over 13,000 km and added winglets, while the 747-8 stretched the fuselage and added modern engines. The 747-100 was significantly heavier per passenger than modern aircraft and consumed roughly twice the fuel per seat compared to a modern Boeing 787. Only 205 747-100 series aircraft were built.

The 747-100 is no longer in passenger service, so it cannot be spotted at airports. It can be identified in photographs by its short upper deck (extending only to the wing root), lack of winglets, and four Pratt & Whitney JT9D engines. The original 747-100 had a three-window upper deck cockpit configuration and a distinctive body stripe line that extended from the nose to the tail.

The Boeing 747-100 is arguably the most significant commercial aircraft ever built. Its first flight on February 9, 1969, and entry into service with Pan American World Airways on January 22, 1970, revolutionized air travel by making intercontinental flight affordable for the masses. The 747 more than doubled the capacity of the largest existing airliner (the Boeing 707) and its low per-seat costs helped create the modern era of mass air tourism. Boeing nearly went bankrupt developing it, betting the entire company on the program.

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