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Boeing 747SP

Boeing · B74S

A heavy four-engine jet. Pushes 505 kts in cruise. Approaches at 150 kts. Requires about 17.6k 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 rate3,000 fpm
Max descent rate3,000 fpm

Speed envelope

ParameterValue
Minimum speed135 kts
Landing speed150 kts
Cruise speed505 kts (M0.88)
Maximum speed526 kts (M0.92)

Runway requirements

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

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length17,620 ft (2.90 nm)
Landing field length9,722 ft (1.60 nm)

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category9

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