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747SP ✕
Manufacturer Boeing
Description The Boeing 747SP (for Special Performance) is a shortened version of the Boeing 747 wide-body airliner, designed for a longer range.
ICAO Code B74S
EASA TCDSN EASA.IM.A.196
First Flight 1975-07-04
Entry Into service 1976-04-25
Production End 1982-01-01
Type Wide-body jet airliner
Length (m) 55.85
Height (m) 20.06
Cockpit Crew 3
Max Seating 331
Max Ceiling (m) 13746.48
Capacity Description 331 or 343 passengers (three-class), 3,900 cu ft (110 m3) of cargo, 83,730 lb (37,970 kg) total payload
Max Mach (Mach) 0.92
National Origin United States of America
Number Built 45
Powerplant Description 4 × Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7J high bypass turbofan
Primary Users Pan Am (historical), United Airlines (historical), South African Airways (historical), Iran Air (historical)
Status Two in service with Pratt & Whitney Canada
Wikipedia Article (URL) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_747SP
Flat Wing Span (m) 59.64
Wake Category H
Aircraft Engine Pratt & Whitney JT9D
Number of Engines 4