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Boeing 747-8: size, dimension and comparison

The adopted reference is about 76.25 m.

aircraft length

76.25 m = 7,625 cm. A meter contains 100 centimeters, or 1,000 millimeters.

2010First flight of the 747-8F

Its forward hump houses a partial upper deck.

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Boeing 747-8, interpreted illustration
Interpreted illustration · dimension stated in the fact sheet.

What does this number measure?

Its forward hump contains a partial upper deck. Displayed dimension: aircraft length.

Compare the stated dimensions

The comparison uses the number in each fact sheet: altitude, height, diameter, length or distance, depending on the reference. Two values in metres do not necessarily describe the same property.

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Source and limitations

Catalogue value to check against the source; not individually audited.

Boeing 747-8 viewed from the side, partial upper deck.

First flight of the 747-8F: 2010. Proposed historical date; an existing documentary source is linked but was not consulted for this date in this session. Do not interpret this reference as the manufacturing date of the illustrated specimen. First flight of this family's cargo version; the passenger 747-8 Intercontinental first flew in 2011.