First widebody airliner developed as a by-product of work done by Boeing on CH-X military transport requirement. Officially launched into production on 25 July 1966 and made first flight on 9 February 1969. Put into service by launch customer Pan American on the North Atlantic on 21 January 1970. Total delivered: 643.
Specifications: 747-200B
Accommodation: 3 + 516
Cargo/baggage: 90,720 kg (200,000 lb)
Max Speed: MO.92 (525 kt; 973 km/h)
Range: 6,600 nm (12,223 km)
Dimensions:
Wingspan: 59.6 m (195 ft 8 in)
Length: 70.7 m (231 ft 10 in)
Height: 19.3 m (63 ft 5 in)
Features:
Low/swept wings; four underwing GE CF6, PEtW JT9D or R-R RB 211 turbofans; short upper deck; swept tailfin and low-set tailplane; widebody fuselage.