How the 747-300 fits into the 747 story
747-300 is a retired member of the Boeing 747 family, known for the branch that introduced the stretched upper deck before the 747-400.
The 747-300 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
1983
Seating
400 to 496
Range
6,330 nm
Variant history
Why it branches from the family
The 747-300 stands out within the Boeing 747 family because it captures the branch that introduced the stretched upper deck before the 747-400.
It entered service in 1983 with JT9D, CF6, or RB211 options engines, typical seating for 400 to 496, and published range of about 6,330 nautical miles.
Fact rows
Reference snapshot
- ICAO designator
- B743
- Designator references
- Engines
- JT9D, CF6, or RB211 options
- Type data
- Service entry
- 1983
- Operator records
- Typical seating
- 400 to 496
- Operator layouts
- Range
- 6,330 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.