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747SP

Boeing · USA

To achieve "Special Performance," Boeing cut 14 meters out of the 747 fuselage. This made the plane lighter and allowed it to carry enough fuel to fly non-stop between continents that were previously unreachable.

Legacy Fact: It held the world record for the longest non-stop commercial flight for over a decade.
Technical Specifications
CRUISE SPEED940 km/h
MAX RANGE12,320 km
CAPACITY276 to 440 Passengers
ENGINES4x Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7