Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ

The ultra-large VIP jet built from the final 747 generation.

Overview

Boeing United States ICAO: B748 2010–Present Active $567 million (2016)

The Boeing 747-8 VIP adapts the latest 747 variant for corporate and government transport. Based on the 747-8 Intercontinental, it offers expansive cabin space. The aircraft serves heads of state and private owners.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
4 × General Electric GEnx 2B67
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
4 × 66,500 lbf · 296 kN
Avionics
Rockwell Collins
Wing tips
Raked wingtips
Seats
32
Crew
—
Cabin width
20 ft 0 in  ·  6.10 m
Cabin height
7 ft 10 in  ·  2.39 m
Cabin length
207 ft 6 in  ·  63.25 m
Exterior length
250 ft 2 in  ·  76.25 m
Tail height
64 ft 0 in  ·  19.51 m
Fuselage diameter
21 ft 4 in  ·  6.50 m
Wing span
224 ft 5 in  ·  68.40 m
Baggage volume
5,703 ft³  ·  161.5 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
987,000 lb  ·  447,500 kg
Max landing weight
688,000 lb  ·  312,000 kg
Max payload
167,500 lb  ·  76,000 kg
Fuel capacity
63,000 gal · 238,600 L · 190,900 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
564 kt  ·  649 mph  ·  1,045 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
145 kt  ·  167 mph  ·  269 km/h
Range
8,000 nm  ·  9,210 mi  ·  14,820 km
Fuel burn
0.13 nm/gal  ·  0.06 km/L
Ceiling
43,000 ft  ·  13,100 m
Rate of climb
2,500 ft/min  ·  13 m/s
Takeoff distance
10,800 ft  ·  3,290 m
Landing distance
7,000 ft  ·  2,130 m
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Operational Context

Boeing 747-8 VIP — ultra-large executive airliner

The 747-8 first flew in 2010 and entered service in 2012. VIP versions retain the stretched upper deck and advanced wing design. The aircraft provides extensive customization options.

Four General Electric GEnx turbofan engines producing approximately 66,500 pounds of thrust (296 kN) each power the jet. Cruise speed approaches Mach 0.85. Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 987,000 pounds (447,696 kg), with range near 8,000 nautical miles (14,816 km).

The 747-8 VIP represents the final evolution of the 747 platform. Its large cabin enables multi-level executive layouts. Production ended in the early 2020s, marking the conclusion of the 747 program.

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