Boeing 747-400
Boeing · B744
The definitive jumbo. British Airways, Lufthansa, and Qantas retired theirs recently. Atlas Air still flies it for cargo.
Jet four certified to FL450. Cruises at about 492 kts. Approaches at 150 kts. Requires about 20.4k 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 | 1,500 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 | 150 kts |
| Cruise speed | ~492 kts TAS |
| Maximum speed | ~507 kts TAS |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 20,367 ft / 3.35 nm / 6,208 m |
| Landing field length | 12,589 ft / 2.07 nm / 3,837 m |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 3 |
| LAHSO category | 10 |
Where you'll see it
The Boeing 747-400 flies with Lufthansa and Korean Air. You'll encounter it regularly in Frankfurt, Seoul airspace.