Boeing 747-41R Virgin Atlantic Airways G-VXLG
- Manufacturer:
- Boeing
- Type / Model:
- 747
- Version:
- 400
- Registration:
- G-VXLG
- Colour Scheme:
- Virgin Atlantic Airways
- Location:
- Salina, United States
- Photographer:
- Bill Blanchard
- Date Taken:
- 05/03/2005
- Image ID:
- #9591
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 3072 x 2048
- Image Description:
- Richard Branson and his Virgin team commence taxi on their return from Salina, Ks to the UK. The Virgin Global Flyer is just visible under the right wing outside its hangar. Probably the one and only B747-400 Salina will ever see!!!
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Aircraft Data
The Boeing 747 often referred to by the nickname "Jumbo Jet" is among the world's most recognizable and most successful commercial aircraft used by many of the worlds leading airlines primarily for long haul international routes
The -400's winglets are the obvious external difference. Inside a new glass cockpit allows for a flight crew of 2 instead of the 3 required in previous versions. The 400 also has extra tail fuel tanks, revised engines and a new interior
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 1988 | 450 | 350 | 2 | 416 - 660 |
Power
| Engine Count | 4 | ||
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Dimensions
| Length | 70.66 m. 231 ft. 10 in. |
| Wing Span | 64.44 m. 211 ft. 5 in. |
| Height | 19.41 m. 63 ft. 8 in. |
| Empty Weight | 178541 kg. 393263 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 397250 kg. 875000 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 978 kph 608 mph |
| Cruise Speed | 912 kph 567 mph |
| Ceiling | 10668 m. 35000 ft. |
| Normal Range | 9260 5000 nm km. |
| Max Range |
13446
7260
nm
km.
at MTOW |
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