The 747-200 has more powerful engines, higher takeoff weights (MTOW), and range than the -100. A few early -200s retained the three-window configuration of the -100 on the upper deck, but most were built with a 10-window configuration on each side.

The Boeing 747-200 is a four-engined long-range widebody airliner with a capacity of maximum 480 passengers in a partial double deck configuration produced by the American manufacturer Boeing Commercial Airplanes. The 747-200F is the commercial cargo freighter variant of …

The 747-200 has more powerful engines, higher takeoff weights (MTOW), and range than the -100. A few early -200s retained the three-window configuration of the -100 on the upper deck, but most were built with a 10-window configuration on each side.

The 747-200B is an improved version of the 747-200, with increased fuel capacity and more powerful engines; it first entered service in February 1971. The -200B aircraft has a full load range of about 6,857 nmi (12,700 km).

Pan Am Boeing 747 200 China clipper II. credit: Aero Icarus. South African Airways Boeing 747 200. credit: Aero Icarus. South African Airways Boeing 747 200. credit: Aero Icarus. Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747 200 G VIBE. credit: Aero Icarus. Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747 …

By 1980, Northwest has started to swap in the newer, more-capable 747-200 (as well as a handful of all-cargo models), and would later go on to be the launch customer for the extended 747-400 – which we’ll cover in a separate entry.

Jan 22, 2023 · From the original 747-100 to the latest 747-8, the design of the aircraft has been through multiple changes to its exterior features, which could make identification confusing. Here's how to tell the difference between the aircraft's main variants.

The basic 747-100 entered service with Pan American in January 1970. Progressive development of the 747 led to the 747-200B with higher weights, more powerful engines and longer range. The -200B first flew in October 1970 entering service …

Sep 20, 2021 · At the time of its launch, the Boeing 747-200 represented the next step for the company's iconic four-engine widebody. It offered operators various improvements on the original 747-100, and ultimately went on to become the second best-selling variant from the family.

Total production of the 747-200 Series was 224 Series 200Bs, 13 747-200Cs, 69 747-200Fs, 77 747-200Ms, and twelve built for military operators. In 1973 a variant was built for JAL, the Model 747SR, this being the basic Model 747-200 with a high-density cabin layout to …