One iconic plane, three very different engines. Unravel the mystery of the 747-400's multi-engine design and the strategic ...
Few aircraft have left as profound a mark on aviation history as the Boeing 747 series. Nicknamed and known worldwide as the "Queen of the Skies," the 747 was more than just an airplane; it was a ...
The Trump administration said it had accepted a gifted Boeing 747-8 from Qatar. The jumbo jet previously served as a luxurious private business jet. The plane sports multiple bedrooms, a salon, a ...
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Turning a Boeing 747 into a flying missile arsenal

During the Cold War, Boeing proposed converting the Boeing 747 into a cruise missile carrier capable of deploying up to 72 air launched cruise missiles. Using rotary launchers mounted inside the cargo ...
While modern commercial aircraft can be hard to tell apart, there's no mistaking the majestic shape of the Boeing 747. Its distinctive hump containing the cockpit and a second-floor seating area ahead ...