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What engines are used on the Boeing 747-8?
GEnx-2B67 engines The engine selected for the aircraft is the GEnx-2B67, the General Electric next-generation engine. The design of the 747-8 aircraft engine is slightly modified variant of the GEnx engine developed for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The engine provides 66,500lb of thrust.
How wide are 747 wings?
| 747-8 Intercontinental | |
|---|---|
| Range nm (km) | 7,730 nautical miles (14,310 km) |
| Length | 76.3 m (250 ft 2 in) |
| Wingspan | 68.4 m (224 ft 5 in) |
| Height | 19.4 m (63 ft 6 in) |
Why do the wings of some Boeing 747s twist near the ends?
The end part of the wing, just beyond the outboard engine pylon, has an almost imperceptible twist to it. This twist was the brainchild of the legendary Joe Sutter, and is a crucial design feature of the 747s. Ever noticed the slight downward twist at the ends of a 747s wings?
What’s the difference between a 747 and a 747 8F?
Airliner. It is also available as a cargo freighter 747-8F. The 747-8 is a development of the 747-400. The main changes are new wings with increased wing span, new engines, a longer fuselage and new avionics. The General Electric GEnx series is the single available engine option for the 747-8.
What’s the name of the new Boeing 747?
It is also available as a cargo freighter 747-8F. The 747-8 is a development of the 747-400. The main changes are new wings with increased wing span, new engines, a longer fuselage and new avionics. The General Electric GEnx series is the single available engine option for the 747-8. The passengers variant is designated 747-8i international.
Why was the Boeing 747 able to ferry an engine?
One of the main reasons the 747 was given the ability to ferry an engine was due to the lack of large cargo aircraft available at the time. Don’t forget the 747 was a major game changer when it came out, it was designed to replace the 707/DC-8, and was almost twice the size of these aircraft.