About the 747 Family
Instantly recognized by passengers around the world, the Boeing 747 is in a class by itself. The 747-8 continues the 747 family legacy by integrating advanced technology into one of the world's most modern and fuel-efficient airplanes.
The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental and 747-8 Freighter are the new high-capacity 747s that offer airlines the lowest operating costs and best economics of any large passenger or freighter airplane. More . . .
The 747-400 incorporates major aerodynamic improvements over earlier 747 models, including the addition of winglets to reduce drag, new avionics, a new flight deck and the latest in-flight entertainment systems. And, the 747 continues to be the world's fastest subsonic jetliner, cruising at Mach .855 -- or 85.5 percent of the speed of sound. Along with the popular Boeing 777, the 747 is a key element of the Boeing long-range market strategy. More . . .
With the lowest operating cost per ton-mile in the industry, the new-technology Boeing 747-400 Freighter is the all-cargo transport member of the 747-400 family. It can carry twice as much cargo, twice as far, as the competitor's leading freighter. Along with earlier versions, 747 Freighters -- about 225 in all -- carry half of all the world's freighter air cargo. More . . .
Boeing has taken another huge step in the continuing evolution of the world's most recognized jetliner, the 747. The 747-400ER Family -- available in both passenger and freighter versions -- provides the same size as current 747-400s, and offers an even more unbeatable combination of payload, range and speed. More . . .
Did you know the 747-400 wing measures 5,600 square feet (524.9 sq m), an area large enough to hold 45 medium-sized automobiles? More facts . . .
Also browse the 747 chronology, take a quick look at the 747 Program important dates, read about the early versions of the 747.
| Model | First Order | Rollout | First Flight | Certification | First Delivery | In Service | First Airline in service | Last Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 747-100/SR/B | 04/13/66 | 09/30/68 | 02/09/69 | 12/30/69 | 12/13/69 | 01/21/70 | Pan Am | 9/86 Japan Air Lines |
| 747-200 | 12/19/68 | 09/10/70 | 10/11/70 | 12/23/70 | 01/15/71 | 06/71 | KLM | 12/90 USAF |
| 747-200F | 03/03/69 | 11/23/71 | 11/30/71 | 03/07/72 | 03/10/72 | 04/19/72 | Lufthansa | 11/91 Nippon Cargo |
| 747-200C | 03/27/72 | 02/28/73 | 03/23/73 | 04/24/73 | 04/30/73 | 05/73 | World Airways | 9/88 Martinair |
| 747SP | 09/10/73 | 05/19/75 | 07/04/75 | 02/04/76 | 03/05/76 | 04/25/76 | Pan Am | 12/09/89 Abu Dhabi Govt. (UAE) |
| 747-200M | 04/08/74 | 10/30/74 | 11/18/74 | 03/07/75 | 03/07/75 | 03/07/75 | Air Canada | 12/09/89 - Abu Dhabi Govt. (UAE) |
| 747-300M | 06/11/80 | 01/14/83 | 02/14/83 | 03/05/83 | 03/05/83 | 03/83 | Swissair | 9/90 Sabena |
| 747-300/SR | 06/11/80 | 09/21/82 | 10/05/82 | 03/07/83 | 03/01/83 (to UTA) |
03/28/83 | Swissair | 10/88 Japan Asia |
| 747-400 | 10/22/85 | 01/26/88 | 04/29/88 | 01/10/89 | 01/26/89 | 02/09/89 | Northwest | |
| 747-400M | 04/09/86 | 03/23/89 | 06/30/89 | 01/10/89 | 09/01/89 | 09/89 | KLM | 04/10/02 KLM |
| 747-400D | 12/18/88 | 02/18/91 | 03/18/91 | 10/10/91 | 10/10/91 | 10/91 | Japan Air Lines | 12/95 All Nippon Airways |
| 747-400F | 09/13/89 | 03/08/93 | 05/04/93 | 10/22/93 | 11/17/93 | 11/17/93 | Cargolux | |
| 747-400ER | 12/19/00 | 06/17/02 | 07/31/02 | 10/29/02 | 10/31/02 | 11/07/02 | Qantas | |
| 747-400ERF | 04/17/01 | 09/05/02 | 09/02 | 10/16/02 | 10/17/02 | 10/02 | Air France | |
| 747-8 | 11/14/05 | Cargolux |