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Boeing 747-100 prototype RA001 N7470

RA001, registered N7470 and serial number 20235, was the first Boeing 747 built at Everett and the prototype airframe for the 747 family. It made the first 747 flight on February 9, 1969, later served as a testbed, and is preserved at the Museum of Flight after its flight-test career.

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RA001N7470City of EverettBoeing 747-121 prototypeserial number 20235first 747
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Boeing 747-100 prototype RA001 N7470
Status
retired

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RA001, registered N7470 and serial number 20235, was the first Boeing 747 built at Everett and the prototype airframe for the 747 family. It made the first 747 flight on February 9, 1969, later served as a testbed, and is preserved at the Museum of Flight after its flight-test career.
First Flight Date
1969-02-09
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August 4, 2026 at 22:24:28 UTC
Updated Time
August 4, 2026 at 22:24:28 UTC

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Serial Number
20235
Vehicle Code
N7470