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A classic Queen of the Skies (British Airways Boeing 747-400) and a flagship Japan Airlines Boeing 777-300ER side by side at the gate, a juxtaposition of long-haul icons.
© LeoB747
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Spotter's notes
Photo taken at SFO (San Francisco International Airport). Both aircraft types are central to global long-haul aviation but the 747-400 is rapidly disappearing from regular passenger flights.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
B744 (left), B77W (right)
Model
747-400 (left), 777-300ER (right)
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
British Airways (left); Japan Airlines (right)
Airline Code
BAW (British Airways); JAL (Japan Airlines) / BA (British Airways); JL (Japan Airlines)
Livery
British Airways (left), Japan Airlines/JAL (right)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
CF6-80C2B1F, RB211-524G/H or PW4056 (747-400); GE90-115B (777-300ER)
Thrust
282–296 kN (747-400), 514 kN (777-300ER)
Wingspan
64.4 m (747-400), 64.8 m (777-300ER)
Length
70.6 m (747-400), 73.9 m (777-300ER)
Height
19.4 m (747-400), 18.5 m (777-300ER)
MTOW
396,890 kg (747-400), 351,534 kg (777-300ER)
Range
13,450 km (747-400), 13,650 km (777-300ER)
Capacity
416 (3-class, 747-400); 368 (3-class, 777-300ER)
Cruise Speed
920 km/h (747-400), 892 km/h (777-300ER)
Noise Rating
Chapter 4 ICAO, ~96-104 dB (747-400), ~92-98 dB (777-300ER)