Boeing 747-8 full length
A full-length side view of the Boeing 747-8.
A full side view of the 747-8, showing the fuselage stretch that made it the longest airliner in the world at 250 ft 2 in.
The extra length comes from two plugs - 13 ft 4 in ahead of the wing and 5 ft behind it. More on 747-8 dimensions.
Full side view of the Boeing 747-8 showing its stretched fuselage
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Photo Album
Photographs of every major Boeing 747 variant and special-mission jumbo - airline service, freight, Air Force One, the Dreamlifter and SOFIA.
Boeing 747-8 Photos
The Boeing 747-8 in pictures - wing assembly, final construction, paint hangar roll-out, first flight and airline service.
747-400 Cargo
Japan Airlines Cargo Boeing 747-400F JA401J photographed on the ramp, showing the freighter's raised flight deck and nose door.
747-400D (Japan Airlines)
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747-8 Berths
Optional crew rest berths offered on the 747-8, tucked into the upper area of the cabin for long-haul operations.
747-8-Intercontinental forward fuselage
The first forward fuselage section of the 747-8 Intercontinental, delivered to Everett for final assembly.