What is a 747?

Answer 1

The 747 is a model of airliner made by Boeing. It is one of the most famous and recognisable models of commercial aircraft ever to have been introduced, as well as one of the largest to have entered service. Development of the 747 began in 1965, with the first prototype flying in '68 and it's commercial introduction commencing in 1970. Since then, over 1,000 Boeing 747's have been built; with wide bodies that have space for over 350 passengers, four powerful engines and an Executive Class 'upstairs' section, they helped coin the phrase 'jumbo jet' and are used on long-haul routes by most of the world's major airlines. The first models were known as the 747-100 series; in 1989 the 747-400 series was introduced, which differed little in appearance from the original other than in having a longer top deck section and upturned points at the end of the wingtips. Most Western airlines now use this newer version, with the older 747-100's now mainly in service with the airlines of developing nations or of small countries. Up until recently, the 747 was the largest ever airliner ever to have entered commercial service, up until the introduction of the double-decker Airbus 700 in 2007.