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
| 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 | 3,000 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 3,000 fpm |
Speed envelope
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 135 kts |
| Landing speed | 150 kts |
| Cruise speed | 505 kts (M0.88) |
| Maximum speed | 526 kts (M0.92) |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 17,620 ft (2.90 nm) |
| Landing field length | 9,722 ft (1.60 nm) |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 3 |
| LAHSO category | 9 |