How the 747-200B fits into the 747 story
747-200B is a retired member of the Boeing 747 family, known for the higher-weight long-range branch that spread the 747 across intercontinental networks.
The 747-200B earned a distinct place in the Boeing 747 family story through its engines, seating, range, service entry, and the missions operators chose it to fly.
Service entry
1971
Seating
366 to 452
Range
6,850 nm
Variant history
Why it branches from the family
The 747-200B stands out within the Boeing 747 family because it captures the higher-weight long-range branch that spread the 747 across intercontinental networks.
It entered service in 1971 with JT9D, CF6, or RB211 options engines, typical seating for 366 to 452, and published range of about 6,850 nautical miles.
Fact rows
Reference snapshot
- ICAO designator
- B742
- Designator references
- Engines
- JT9D, CF6, or RB211 options
- Type data
- Service entry
- 1971
- Operator records
- Typical seating
- 366 to 452
- Operator layouts
- Range
- 6,850 nm
- Planning data
Return to the family page
Return to the family history for the wider program story, then compare this version with the other models that carried the design into different markets and missions.