How to spot it
Look for the hump: a raised upper deck behind the cockpit on a big widebody with four engines under the wing.
Often confused with
Boeing 747-8
The 747-8 has a longer upper deck, raked wingtips and no winglets; the 747-400 has upturned winglets.
Boeing 747-400 vs Boeing 747-8: side by sideDid you know
Most 747-400s have winglets at the wing tips; earlier 747s have none.
Details
| Maker | Boeing |
|---|---|
| Type | Airliner |
| ICAO code | B744 |
| First flight | 1988 |
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