Boeing 747

Question 1

What is the most common nickname for the Boeing 747, referring to its distinctive shape?

Accepted Answer

Jumbo Jet

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The Sky Whale

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The Queen of the Skies

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The Big Bird

Question 2

Which airline was the launch customer for the Boeing 747, receiving the first aircraft in 1969?

Accepted Answer

Pan Am

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British Airways

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Lufthansa

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Japan Airlines

Question 3

The distinctive hump on the upper deck of the Boeing 747 was originally designed to accommodate what?

Accepted Answer

A lounge for first-class passengers

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Extra cargo space

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The cockpit and a few seats

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A secret escape pod for the pilot

Question 4

What type of engines does the Boeing 747 typically use?

Accepted Answer

Four turbofan engines

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Two jet engines

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Six turboprop engines

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A single, very powerful rocket engine

Question 5

The Boeing 747 was the first wide-body airliner. What does 'wide-body' primarily refer to?

Accepted Answer

The diameter of the fuselage

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The wingspan

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The length of the aircraft

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The number of galleys on board

Question 6

Which significant event in aviation history is closely associated with the introduction of the Boeing 747?

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The dawn of mass air travel

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The first supersonic passenger flight

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The development of the jet engine

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The invention of the airplane itself

Question 7

The Boeing 747 has been produced in various models. Which of these is NOT a common variant name?

Accepted Answer

747-SP Superliner

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747-100

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747-400

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747-8

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of the landing gear doors on the 747?

Accepted Answer

To protect the landing gear from airflow and reduce drag

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To provide extra seating during landing

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To house emergency parachutes

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To allow passengers to wave goodbye to the ground

Question 9

The flight deck of the Boeing 747 is located on the upper deck. What was a significant advantage of this design for cargo versions?

Accepted Answer

It allowed for a full-width nose cargo door

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It made it easier for pilots to see clouds

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It created a separate passenger cabin below

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It provided a better view for bird watching

Question 10

The development of the Boeing 747 was a massive undertaking. Approximately how many people were involved in its design and construction?

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Tens of thousands

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A few dozen engineers

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Around 500 skilled artisans

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Just one very ambitious individual with a lot of coffee