It's been over 50 years since the Boeing 747 first took to the skies, and since then, several variants of the airplane have served passengers and airline companies. While detailing each variant of ...

747 variant Range 747-100 5,300 nautical miles / 9,800 kilometers / 6,100 miles 747-200 The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental variant has the longest range of the 747 variants, with 8,000 nautical ...

The Boeing 747 variants had different top speeds, with the 747-100 hitting 600 mph and the 747-8 reaching 614 mph. The unique 747SP was introduced for long-haul flights, with a top speed over 621 ...

With deliveries of the jumbo jet having only ceased in recent years, the type looks set to continue flying for several ...

As British Airways announces the retirement of its remaining Boeing 747 fleet from passenger service, we take a look at its ...

To see just how far things progressed, we will look at the first and final passenger variants of the jet, namely the original 747 version that made the maiden flight and the 747-800 variant.