Last weekend, production on the first 747-8 Intercontinental (the passenger version of the revamped 747 model) began at the 747 factory in Everett, WA. I decided to put together some fun facts regarding the 747-8I, which is expected to start carrying passengers worldwide sometime in late 2011.
News Release
* Length: 250' 2" (18.3' more than the 747-400)
* Wing Span: 224' 7"
* Height: 63' 6"
* Range: 8,000 nautical miles
* Seating: 467 in a 3-class configuration (51 more than the 747-400)
* Powerplant: 4 GEnx-2B engines (maximum thrust of 66,500 lbs.)
* Cruise Speed: Mach 0.85
* Maximum Takeoff Weight: 975,000 lbs.
* 16% more fuel efficient than the 747-400; 11% more than the A380
* 30% smaller noise footprint than the 747-400
* 13% lower seat-mile costs than the 747-400; 6% lower than the A380
* 2% lower trip costs than the 747-400; 21% lower than the A380
* 26% greater cargo volume than the 747-400
* Incorporates 787 technology for additional space and comfort and
improved lighting
* Launch customer: Deutsche Lufthansa AG (20 firm, 20 options)
* Total orders: 32
* Can operate at any airport that currently serves 747-400 flights
* Uses the same pilot type rating as 747-400
* Scheduled delivery date: Late 2011
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