Boeing 747-300
Boeing · B743
The stretched upper deck variant. Japan Airlines and Qantas flew it on high-density Pacific routes.
Heavy-category jet with 4 engines that cruises at Mach 0.84. Has a 160 kt approach speed, coming in fast. Requires about 20.1k ft of field length for takeoff.
4x JetHeavyRECAT BFL450 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4 x Jet |
| Weight class | Heavy (H) |
| RECAT-EU category | B (Upper heavy) |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft (FL450) |
| Max climb rate | 2,000 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 3,000 fpm |
Speed envelope
Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 135 kts |
| Landing speed | 160 kts |
| Cruise speed | M0.84 (~510 kts TAS) |
| Maximum speed | M0.90 (~530 kts TAS) |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 20,051 ft / 3.30 nm / 6,112 m |
| Landing field length | 13,367 ft / 2.20 nm / 4,074 m |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 3 |
| LAHSO category | 10 |
Where you'll see it
The Boeing 747-300 is a widebody aircraft. While less common in modern fleets, you'll still encounter this type in center airspace on long-haul routes.