The very first Boeing 747, RA001 'City of Everett', in its historic prototype livery at the Museum of Flight.
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The Boeing 747 revolutionized air travel; this prototype paved the way for over 50 years of 747 service.
Aircraft identity
Registration
RA001
ICAO Type
B741
Model
747-121
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Boeing (Test/Prototype)
Airline Code
BOE / BO
Livery
Original Boeing test livery (red stripe, City of Everett)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney JT9D-3A
Thrust
200 kN (45,000 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
59.6 meters
Length
70.6 meters
Height
19.3 meters
MTOW
333,400 kilograms
Range
8,560 kilometers
Capacity
366 passengers (typical, 3-class)
Cruise Speed
907 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
ICAO Type 2, ~106 EPNdB (takeoff)