Boeing 747-200

The early jumbo jet built for long-haul intercontinental service.

Overview

Boeing United States ICAO: B742 1970–1991 Active $39 million (1976)

The Boeing 747-200 was a major early variant of the 747 family. Introduced in the early 1970s, it offered increased range and engine performance compared with the original 747-100. The aircraft became a mainstay of global long-haul travel.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
4 × Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4G2
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
4 × 54,750 lbf · 244 kN
Avionics
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Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
480
Crew
—
Cabin width
20 ft 0 in  ·  6.10 m
Cabin height
8 ft 2 in  ·  2.50 m
Cabin length
187 ft 0 in  ·  57.00 m
Exterior length
231 ft 0 in  ·  70.40 m
Tail height
64 ft 4 in  ·  19.60 m
Fuselage diameter
21 ft 4 in  ·  6.50 m
Wing span
195 ft 8 in  ·  59.64 m
Baggage volume
5,509 ft³  ·  156.0 m³
Gross weight
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Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
833,000 lb  ·  378,000 kg
Max landing weight
630,000 lb  ·  285,500 kg
Max payload
150,500 lb  ·  68,000 kg
Fuel capacity
52,400 gal · 198,400 L · 158,700 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
522 kt  ·  601 mph  ·  967 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
141 kt  ·  162 mph  ·  261 km/h
Range
6,560 nm  ·  7,550 mi  ·  12,150 km
Fuel burn
—
Ceiling
45,100 ft  ·  13,700 m
Rate of climb
1,000 ft/min  ·  5 m/s
Takeoff distance
10,500 ft  ·  3,200 m
Landing distance
6,250 ft  ·  1,900 m
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Operational Context

Boeing 747-200 — long-range widebody jumbo jet

The 747-200 first flew in 1970 and entered service in 1971. It featured more powerful engines and higher maximum takeoff weight than the -100 model. The aircraft retained the iconic hump-backed upper deck design.

Powered by four high-bypass turbofan engines producing approximately 50,000 pounds of thrust (222 kN) each depending on variant, the 747-200 cruised at around 490 knots (905 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeded 800,000 pounds (363,000 kg). Passenger capacity typically ranged from 350 to over 450.

The 747-200 operated with airlines worldwide and in cargo configurations. Its range and capacity transformed long-haul travel economics. The aircraft remains a defining model in the history of widebody aviation.