Boeing 747 engine being transported appears missile-like due to its immense size
- The Boeing 747 is one of the largest passenger aircraft ever created
- It has four engines, each massive in size
- The plane can achieve Mach 0.8
Published on Mar 20, 2024 at 7:45 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Mar 21, 2024 at 12:41 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
The Boeing 747 is probably a larger aircraft than most people realize.
And this clip showcasing the sheer size of its engine is a further testament to the plane’s massive size.
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Launched for the first time in 1969 and retired last year, the Boeing 747 is one of the largest passenger airliners ever built.
It is a large, wide-body, two-aisle aircraft with four wing-mounted engines.
Each of those four engines is extremely large.
Each engine in a 747 has a 2.66-meter (105-inch) fan and can deliver up to 30,572kg (67,400lbs) of thrust at takeoff and 26,535kg (58,500lbs) at cruise speed.
Speaking of which, the Boeing 747 can fly at speeds of up to Mach 0.8, which is equivalent to 987 km/h or 613 mph.
The truck used to transport the engine is anything but small and yet, you can see the engine is still larger than the truck itself.
And this just one, we have to remember there are three more.
The 747 remained in production for over 50 years and it has been used by a variety of airlines.
The fact that it was so large and had two stories made it customizable, which is something airlines tend to prioritize and find incredibly useful.
However, it seems the 747 was so good that not even Boeing themselves could outdo it – or even match it – with the airliners that followed the 747 in the line-up.
They tried with the 777 concept with foldable wings, and then with the larger 787, but neither ever really managed to capture the same essence as the Boeing 747.
Of course, Boeing has other issues to think about at the moment.
But that’s probably a different, and much more serious, conversation altogether.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
