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Boeing 747-8
The 747-8, the passenger version Boeing called the Intercontinental, entered airline service in 2012. At 250 ft 2 in it is the longest 747, with a new wing spanning 224 ft 5 in, raked wingtips in place of the 747-400's winglets, and four GEnx-2B67 engines developed from those of the 787. It cruises at Mach 0.855, faster than the 747-400. Boeing's planning layout seats 515 in three classes, with 48 business seats on the longer upper deck, and it is certified for up to 605 passengers.
- Cruise speed
- Mach 0.86, 490 knots (910 km/h)
- Engines
- Four General Electric GEnx-2B67 turbofans under the wings
- Max takeoff weight
- 987,000 lb (447,695 kg)
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Specifications
| Length | 250 ft 2 in (76.25 m) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 224 ft 5 in (68.40 m) |
| Height | 64 ft 0 in (19.51 m) |
| Fuselage width | 21 ft 4 in (6.50 m) |
| Ceiling | 43,100 ft (13,100 m) |
| Fuel capacity | 63,030 US gal (238,609 L) |
| Entry into service | 2012 |
| Status | In service |
| Type codes | ICAO B748; IATA 74H |
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