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Boeing 747-8i

Boeing · B748

Latest and last 747 variant. Production ended in 2023. Lufthansa flies the passenger version while UPS and Atlas run freighters.

A four-engine jet in the heavy category that cruises around 495 kts. Approaches at 145 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 rate2,500 fpm
Max descent rate3,000 fpm

Speed envelope

ParameterValue
Minimum speed130 kts
Landing speed145 kts
Cruise speed495 kts (M0.85)
Maximum speed533 kts (M0.92)

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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