Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental

Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental
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After the 787 Dreamliner, Boeing's next new airplane will be the next-generation 747, the 747-8 Intercontinental.

The 747-8 has a range of 8,000 nautical miles and can carry 467 passengers in a three-class configuration. It is 250 feet long, has a 63-foot, 6-inch high tail, and a wingspan of 224 feet, 7 inches. The plane will feature four GEnx-2B67 engines and can carry up to 64,055 gallons of fuel.

Throughout the history of the 747 program, Boeing has received orders for 1,525 of the iconic airplanes.

January 19, 2011 4:00 AM PST

Photo by: Boeing

| Caption by: Daniel Terdiman

 

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