Aircraft Data for: Boeing 747 400 | Updated: Nov. 22nd 2008 |
| Summary: | The Boeing 747 often referred to by the nickname "Jumbo Jet" is among the world's most recognizable and most successful commercial aircraft used by many of the worlds leading airlines primarily for long haul international routes The -400's winglets are the obvious external difference. Inside a new glass cockpit allows for a flight crew of 2 instead of the 3 required in previous versions. The 400 also has extra tail fuel tanks, revised engines and a new interior | | |
Country of origin: USA
First flight: 1988
No. built: 450
No. in service: 440 (approx.)
Crew: 2
Passengers: 416
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| | | | Power: | 4 x General Electric CF6 (41500 - 69800 lbf) or Rolls Royce RB211-524 Series (42000 - 60600 lbf) turbofan engines |
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| Dimensions: |
| Length: | | 231 ft. 10 in.
| | Wing Span: | | 211 ft. 5 in.
| | Height: | | 63 ft. 8 in.
| | Empty Weight: | | 393,263 lbs.
| | Max. Weight: | | 875,000 lbs.
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| | | Performance: |
| Max. speed: | | 608
mph | | Cruise speed: | | 567
mph | | Ceiling: | | 35,000 ft.
| | Normal range: | | 5,000
nm | | Max. range: | | 7,260
nm (at MTOW)
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Operator Data for: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL / KLM Callsign: KLM) | Updated: Nov. 18th 2008 |
| Summary: | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is the oldest airline in the world still operating under its original name. In 2004 Air France and KLM officially merged forming the Air France-KLM group. The KLM slogan is "Journeys of Inspiration" | | |
Alliance: SkyTeam
Based in: Netherlands
Headquarters: Amsterdam
| | | | Statistics: |
Fleet Size: 114
Destinations: 177
Year Founded: 1919
| | | | Major Hubs: |
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
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