Boeing B747SP (Special Performance)

The 747 Special Performance was designed to offer airlines a longer-range 747 derivative prior to the advent of the -400. To achieve this additional range, the 747-SP used a shortened fuselage, as well as some lighter structural components, which had the unfavorable effect of causing poorer operating economics per seat compared to the 747-200.

Despite its limited sales success, the 747SP pioneered a number of long range nonstop services that are now commonly flown by the 747-400.

SPECIFICATION

First flight: 4 July 1975
Wingspan: 195 ft. 8 in. / 59.64 m
Length: 184 ft. 9 in. / 56.31 m
Height: 65 ft. 5 in. / 19.94 m
Ceiling: 39,000 ft.
Range: 6,200 nm / 11,482 km
MTOW: 700,000 lbs / 317,515 kg
Power plant: Four Pratt & Whitney JT9D7AW / RollsRoyce RB211524B-C / GE CF645A2 -or- CF650E2F
Speed: 0.82 mach
Crew: 3
Accommodation: 316-440 in two or one class configuration