How the 747SP fits into the 747 story
747SP is a retired member of the Boeing 747 family, known for the shortened long-range branch built for exceptional nonstop missions.
The 747SP 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
1976
Seating
276 to 331
Range
6,650 nm
Variant history
Why it branches from the family
The 747SP stands out within the Boeing 747 family because it captures the shortened long-range branch built for exceptional nonstop missions.
It entered service in 1976 with JT9D or RB211 options engines, typical seating for 276 to 331, and published range of about 6,650 nautical miles.
Fact rows
Reference snapshot
- ICAO designator
- B74S
- Designator references
- Engines
- JT9D or RB211 options
- Type data
- Service entry
- 1976
- Operator records
- Typical seating
- 276 to 331
- Operator layouts
- Range
- 6,650 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.