The story
The 747-8 is the last of its kind — Boeing's final four-engine jumbo. Most fly cargo now. When these retire, an era truly ends.
The very last 747 ever built, a 747-8F for Atlas Air, rolled off the line in December 2022 as number 1,574 and was delivered in January 2023.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Boeing 747-8?
Longer than a 747-400, with raked wingtips instead of winglets and sawtooth chevrons on the GEnx nacelles. Most are freighters with no cabin windows; the passenger -8I has a longer upper deck.
What does a Boeing 747-8 sound like?
GEnx engines are noticeably quieter than older 747s — a smoother, modern roar.
How fast is the Boeing 747-8?
Top speed is 507 kts.
How many people does the Boeing 747-8 carry?
Typical configuration: 467 (3-class).
How far can the Boeing 747-8 fly?
Range is about 7,730 nmi.
How big is the Boeing 747-8?
It is 250 ft 2 in long and 224 ft 5 in across the wings.
When did the Boeing 747-8 first fly?
Its first flight was in 2010.
How many Boeing 747-8s have been built?
155 built.
How rare is a Boeing 747-8 in Bogey?
RARE. A good day. Most spotters go weeks between sightings of something this rare. Your first Boeing 747-8 catch is worth 250 points.
