Upper deck
The short forward upper-deck hump is unique among common airliners.
Quick identification
How to identify the Boeing 747-400
Introduced in 1989, this is the most common passenger variant of the 'Queen of the Skies', featuring added winglets.
The Quiz catalogue includes 12 Boeing 747-400 livery references, including Air China, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Easyjet.
Engines
Four engines and a distinctively swept wing.
Contrast
Unlike the A380, the second deck ends well before the wing.
Reference data
Boeing 747-400 specifications
Use proportions and configuration as supporting clues; exact weights, range and cabin layouts vary by operator.
- Length
- 70.7 m
- Wingspan
- 64.4 m
- Max take-off weight
- 396.9 t
- Range
- 13,450 km
- Capacity
- Up to 660 passengers
What should you check first?
Picture the aircraft without its paint scheme. Name three physical clues before opening the answer.
Reveal the Boeing 747-400 clues
- Upper deck: The short forward upper-deck hump is unique among common airliners.
- Engines: Four engines and a distinctively swept wing.
- Contrast: Unlike the A380, the second deck ends well before the wing.
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