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Boeing 747-200C Convertible Passenger-Freighter Variant

The Boeing 747-200C is the convertible version of the 747-200B series, certified by the FAA on April 17, 1973 for all-passenger, all-cargo, or mixed passenger/cargo configurations. Its upward-opening nose cargo door, reinforced main deck, and convertible interior made it a distinct multi-role branch between the 747-200B passenger aircraft and dedicated 747-200F freighters.

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Identity

Aliases
747-200C747-200 ConvertibleBoeing 747-200C
Family Name
Boeing 747-200C
Full Name
Boeing 747-200C Convertible Passenger-Freighter Variant
Roles
airlinercargo
Status
retired
Type
aircraft
Variant Name
747-200C

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Boeing 747-200C is the convertible version of the 747-200B series, certified by the FAA on April 17, 1973 for all-passenger, all-cargo, or mixed passenger/cargo configurations. Its upward-opening nose cargo door, reinforced main deck, and convertible interior made it a distinct multi-role branch between the 747-200B passenger aircraft and dedicated 747-200F freighters.
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Propulsion Configurations
  • Entries
    • Nested value
    Name
    747-200C Pratt & Whitney JT9D option set
    Notes
    FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet A20WE, section IV, lists JT9D-3A, JT9D-7, JT9D-7A, JT9D-7F, JT9D-7J, JT9D-70A, JT9D-7Q, JT9D-7Q3 and JT9D-7R4G2. The canonical node remains the existing JT9D family; no individual suffix is inferred.
  • Entries
    • Nested value
    Name
    747-200C General Electric CF6 option set
    Notes
    FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet A20WE, section IV, lists CF6-50E, CF6-50E1 and CF6-50E2. The canonical node remains the existing CF6 family; no individual suffix is inferred.
  • Entries
    • Nested value
    Name
    747-200C Rolls-Royce RB211 option set
    Notes
    FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet A20WE, section IV, lists RB211-524B2-19, RB211-524C2 and RB211-524D4. The canonical node remains the existing RB211 family; no individual suffix is inferred.

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August 12, 2026 at 22:20:56 UTC
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August 12, 2026 at 22:20:56 UTC