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Boeing 747-8

The Boeing 747-8 is the final major derivative of the 747 family. It combines a lengthened fuselage, redesigned wing, raked tips, and four GEnx-2B engines, and was produced in 747-8F freighter and 747-8 Intercontinental passenger forms.

Boeing 747-8
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Identity

Aliases
747-8
Family Name
747
Full Name
Boeing 747-8
Roles
airlinercargo
Status
active
Type
aircraft
Variant Name
8

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Max Takeoff Mass Kg
447,696
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Boeing 747-8 is the final major derivative of the 747 family. It combines a lengthened fuselage, redesigned wing, raked tips, and four GEnx-2B engines, and was produced in 747-8F freighter and 747-8 Intercontinental passenger forms.
Dimensions
Height M
19.35
Length M
76.3
Wingspan M
68.4
First Flight Year
2,010
Manufacturer
Parent Vehicle Family
Propulsion Configurations
  • Entries
    • Count
      4
      Propulsion System
      Role
      main
  • Entries
    • Count
      4
      Placement
      nacelle
      Propulsion System
      Role
      main
      Stage
      airframe
      Variant Notes
      GE Aerospace and EASA identify GEnx-2B67 as the exact four-engine powerplant for Boeing 747-8 aircraft, so this relationship is scoped to the exact 747-8 family.
    Name
    Boeing 747-8 GEnx-2B67 exact option
    Notes
    This records the exact GEnx-2B67 installation on Boeing 747-8 while preserving the existing configuration.
  • Entries
    • Count
      4
      Placement
      nacelle
      Propulsion System
      Role
      main
      Stage
      airframe
      Variant Notes
      Boeing distinguishes GEnx-2B67B from GEnx-2B67 and GEnx-2B67/P in 747-8 engine intermix documentation.
    Name
    Boeing 747-8 GEnx-2B67B exact option
    Notes
    This records the exact four-engine GEnx-2B67B installation option while preserving the existing broad and GEnx-2B67 configurations.

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Creation Time
April 26, 2026 at 14:27:37 UTC
Updated Time
August 15, 2026 at 08:44:04 UTC