How the 747-400 fits into the 747 story
747-400 is a partially retired member of the Boeing 747 family, known for the winglet-equipped long-range version most people mean when they say 747.
The 747-400 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
1989
Seating
380 to 416
Range
7,260 nm
Variant history
Why it branches from the family
The 747-400 stands out within the Boeing 747 family because it captures the winglet-equipped long-range version most people mean when they say 747.
It entered service in 1989 with CF6-80C2, PW4000, or RB211 options engines, typical seating for 380 to 416, and published range of about 7,260 nautical miles.
Fact rows
Reference snapshot
- ICAO designator
- B744
- Designator references
- Engines
- CF6-80C2, PW4000, or RB211 options
- Type data
- Service entry
- 1989
- Operator records
- Typical seating
- 380 to 416
- Operator layouts
- Range
- 7,260 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.