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 pushes 510 kts in cruise. 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
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 135 kts |
| Landing speed | 160 kts |
| Cruise speed | 510 kts (M0.84) |
| Maximum speed | 530 kts (M0.90) |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 20,051 ft (3.30 nm) |
| Landing field length | 13,367 ft (2.20 nm) |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 3 |
| LAHSO category | 10 |