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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 around 492 kts. Approaches at 150 kts. Requires about 20.4k ft of field length for takeoff.

4x JetHeavyRECAT BFL450 ceilingILS capable

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines4 x Jet
Weight classHeavy (H)
RECAT-EU categoryB (Upper heavy)
Service ceiling45,000 ft (FL450)
Max climb rate1,500 fpm
Max descent rate3,000 fpm

Speed envelope

ParameterValue
Minimum speed135 kts
Landing speed150 kts
Cruise speed492 kts
Maximum speed507 kts

Runway requirements

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length20,367 ft (3.35 nm)
Landing field length12,589 ft (2.07 nm)

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category10

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