Are there any 747SP Still Flying?
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Are there any 747SP Still Flying?
Current operators As of April 2022, there were just four Boeing 747SPs still in active service with 17 more stored and one preserved. The remaining 23 were either scrapped, otherwise destroyed or abandoned. In 2016, the last 747SP in commercial service was withdrawn from service after 40 years by Iran Air.
How much does a 747-8 freighter cost?
In 2019, list-price unit cost of a 747-8I was US$418.4M and a 747-8F US$419.2M.
How much does a 747 100 cost?
The first 747-100s sold at a list price of $24 million. Adjusting for inflation that same 747 would sell today for more than $149 million, less than half the actual list price of a new 747-8 passenger jet that lists for $378.5 million or the freighter version at $379.1 million.
How many planes do Amazon have?
Today, Amazon Air has grown to about 75 planes and is comprised of converted Boeing 767 wide-body and 737 narrow-body aircraft, with four ATR 72 turboprops on the way, according to Planespotters.net.
How many 747 does FedEx have?
Fleet Matrix
| Aircraft Type | Current | Avg. Age |
|---|---|---|
| In Service | ||
| Boeing 747 | ||
| Boeing 747-200 | ||
| Boeing 757 | 115 | 30.6 Years |
How fast can a 747 accelerate?
Commercial jets accelerate the slowest and military jets the fastest for that reason. For example, the Boeing 747 has a take-off speed of 160 knots or 184 mph or 300 km/h. In contrast, a fighter jet like the F15 has a take-off speed of 210 knots or 240 mph or 385 km/h.
What is a Boeing 747SP?
The Boeing 747SP (for Special Performance) is a shortened version of the Boeing 747 widebody airliner, designed for a longer range . Boeing needed a smaller aircraft to compete with the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 and Lockheed L-1011 TriStar trijet widebodies, introduced in 1971/1972.
Why did Boeing make the 747-100?
Boeing needed a smaller aircraft to compete with the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 and Lockheed L-1011 TriStar trijet widebodies, introduced in 1971/1972. Pan Am requested a 747-100 derivative to fly between New York and the Middle East, a request also shared by Iran Air, and the first order came from Pan Am in 1973.
What is the smallest version of the Boeing 747?
The smallest version of the famous Boeing 747 designed for longer range and higher cruising speeds. The Boeing 747 Special Performance is a four-engine ultra-long range version with a range of 6,650 nautical miles. Manufactured from 1976 to 1983, it was intended as a competitor to the Lockheed L-1011 and the DC-10.
What is the maximum speed of a Boeing 747?
Specifications The BOEING 747SP, manufactured from 1976 – 1983, requires a 2 person crew and can transport up to 331 passengers. The aircraft has a maximum operating altitude of 45,100′, a normal cruise speed of 487 KTS/560 MPH, and a 7,410 NM/8,527 SM seats-full range.
