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The 747-8 Intercontinental is the only jetliner in the 400- to 500-seat market, stretched 5.6 m (18.3 ft) from the 747-400 to provide 467 seats in a three-class configuration and a 14,815-km (8,000-nmi) range. Using 787-technology engines, the airplane will be quieter, produce lower emissions, and achieve better fuel economy than any competing jetliner. Compared to the 747-400, the 747-8 Intercontinental will provide nearly equivalent trip costs and 10 percent lower seat-mile costs, plus 26 percent greater cargo volume. Operating economics will offer a significant improvement over the A380. The 747-8 is more than 10 percent lighter per seat than the A380 and will consume 11 percent less fuel per passenger than the 555-seat airplane. That translates into a trip-cost reduction of 19 percent and a seat-mile cost reduction of more than 4 percent, compared to the A380. Both the 747-8 Intercontinental and 747-8 Freighter can use the existing infrastructure and ground equipment at most airports worldwide.
The 747-8 Freighter will be longer than the 747-400F by 5.6 m (18.3 ft) and enjoy a maximum structural payload capability of 140 metric tonnes (154 tons) with a range of 8,185 km (4,420 nmi). Also powered by 787-technology engines, it will achieve the same environmental benefits as the 747-8 Intercontinental. Compared to the 747-400, the 747-8 Freighter will have nearly equivalent trip costs and 16 percent lower ton-mile costs, plus 16 percent more revenue cargo volume than its predecessor. The additional 120 cu m (4,245 cu ft) of volume means the airplane can accommodate four additional main-deck pallets and three additional lower-hold pallets. Operating economics of the 747-8 Freighter will be significantly superior to the A380F. The 747-8F's empty weight is 81 tonnes (89 tons) lighter than the A380F, resulting in a 24 percent lower fuel burn per ton, 20 percent lower trip costs and 22 percent lower ton-mile costs than the A380F.
Seating:
467 passengers in a three-class configuration
Range:
8,000 nmi (14,815 km) - Intercontinental
4,420 nmi (8,185 km) - Freighter
Configuration:
Twin aisle
Wing span:
224 ft 7 in (68.5 m)
Length:
250 ft 8 in (76.4 m) - Intercontinental
250 ft 8 in (76.4 m) - Freighter
Height:
64 ft 2 in (19.5 m)
Thrust:
66,500 pounds (GEnx-2B67)
Cruise speed:
Mach 0.85 - Intercontinental
Mach 0.845 - Freighter
Maximum Takeoff Weight:
975,000 pounds (442,255 kg)