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When Will The Production Of The Boeing 747 End?
Once upon a time, the Boeing 747 was the staple of the long haul flight. However, it’s been some years since it was seen in the USA. (simpleflying.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I remember in the days of the DC-10 and the L-1011 when wide body planes were used domestically instead of trying to shove 200 people in a 737. It's too bad those days are over - if they used a 747 variant for domestic flight, it might make flying bearable again
"... it might make flying bearable again..."
No it wouldn't. They'd just cram more people into it at 30" seat pitch. In Japan where they used to use 747s for short haul between cities, they'd put 500 people in them. The one that crashed in Japan had 524 people on it.
You might be able fly across the country for ~$100 though.
No it wouldn't. They'd just cram more people into it at 30" seat pitch. In Japan where they used to use 747s for short haul between cities, they'd put 500 people in them. The one that crashed in Japan had 524 people on it.
You might be able fly across the country for ~$100 though.
The version of the B747 built for in-country flights in Japan was the 747-100 SR. The SR stood for short range. It had beefed up landing gear, fuselage and wing stuctures to take the stress of landing with quite a lot of fuel and a large passenger load. It could hold 498-550 passengers.
True..and maximum pax Boeing wanted on the regular 100 was 480..squashing in an extra 45+ seats can make tight quarters
When will 747 production end?
NEVER!!!!!!!!!
(Hopefully)
NEVER!!!!!!!!!
(Hopefully)
B747 Jumbo the best jet in the world ever. My goal was to be B747 pilot at 8 years old at JFK when I was a kid. I am very thankful for the best job in the world flying this fabulous jet. Thanks to all the fantastic engineers who built this fantastic jet. From, B747/777/757/L1011 Pilot . I remember Pan Am observation deck 1975.....JFK looking at Pan Am. B747 Jumbo. Clipper Ocean Rover smelling jet fuel.