It entered service with Pan Am on January 22, 1970. The 747 was the first airplane called a "Jumbo Jet" as the first wide-body airliner. The 747 is a four-engined jet aircraft, initially powered by Pratt & Whitney JT9D turbofan engines, then General Electric CF6 and Rolls-Royce RB211 engines for the original variants.

The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) are two extensively modified Boeing 747 airliners that NASA used to transport Space Shuttle orbiters. One (N905NA) is a 747-100 model, while the other (N911NA) is a short-range 747-100SR.

Jan 22, 2021 · Struve 747 is a 4th magnitude double star in Orion and a worthy target on any winter night. When observing the pair, you’ll notice they are pretty wide apart, which makes sense as they are 17,900 AU apart.

Dec 27, 2024 · The Boeing 747 is one of the most iconic aircraft to ever grace the skies. Since its entry into commercial service in January 1970 with Pan Am, the 747 has attracted attention and admiration from avgeeks and passengers around the world. However, only a limited number remain in service today.

Jan 17, 2005 · These 2 stars appear blue and are the brightest in the field. ... *Based on published data.

How to fly a BOEING 747-400. From engines START till after TAKEOFFAll cockpit actions and pilots procedures in this video, from star, radio communication wi...

N747GE is a Boeing 747 aircraft that was used by General Electric Aircraft Engines (now known as GE Aerospace) as a testbed for several of the companies jet engines between 1992 and 2017, including the GE90 for the Boeing 777, at the time, the world’s largest jet engine.

After scientists compared the finalists for fuselage size, weight-carrying capability, and ability to cruise for hours at high altitude, the hands-down winner was a Boeing 747 jumbo jet.

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