The Boeing 747-8 Vs 747-400 – What’s The Difference?

With launch dates 20 years apart, the Boeing 747-8 is the update to the iconic 747-400. With the immense popularity of the -400, Boeing had hoped for the same levels of success for the newer -8. The newer model hasn’t seen that success, despite being better in every way. Let’s look at the two models of 747 and the difference that 20 years of innovation can produce.

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[liamhosking]

My favourite things about the 747s are the 4 engines, the double decks, and just how beautiful it is.

[sarthsingh]

No aircraft will ever replace 747.
Goodbye Queen of the skies.💔

[lamaatmahmood]

I miss they days when airports around the world used to be packed with 747s with various airline’s liveries. 😢😢😢

[yeoj]

My favorite thing about the 747 is, the hump, the code name "Jumbo Jet" and most importantly, its long life name, "The Queen of the skies".

[josephmercer]

There will never be another Queen like the 747.

[debanwayghatak]

The iconic hump of the B747 makes it the most special aircraft among all

[oldmech]

As a mechanic, I worked on the B747 for almost 40 years. Put into retirement like me. The world moves on. So Sad.

[shorthaulaviation]

Many 747's Are Being Retired Worldwide, Looks Very Sad. Covid - 19 Damaged The Aviation Industry Severely. The Queen Will Be Always Remembered. Thank You For Everything Queen !

[dodoubleg]

Just an FYI, the "jagged edges on the engine cowling" are called chevrons, used primarily for noise dampening. Enjoyed the vid as always. 😉👍👍

[aquatikat]

One is shorter
One is longer
One was successful
One was not
One has a different engine
One has a different different engine
One is called 747-400
One is called 747-8
They’re both frieghters
And they’re awesome airplanes
Hope you liked my horrible haiku!
-TheRealHax

[DreamlinerFan]

The upper deck is my favorite part about this aircraft

[david.stachon]

My favourite thing about it was when it piggy-backed the space shuttle.

[barackmumo]

My favorite thing on both 747 is the upper deck

[jaysmith]

My favorite thing about this jet are the memories. When I was a young lad flying from the US to England to India, the 747 was the premier jet out there. It would stir up so much excitement in me as we would arrive to airport, drive through the international terminal, see all the jets from all the different countries. It would stir up my imagination as a child of what it would be like to fly to all those countries in what I perceived as an absolute beauty of a jet, the real queen of the skies. Till this day my love of this airplane has not dwindled

[garyhughes]

It's a very impressive-looking Jet and it was so very Innovative when it came out in the very early 70s there was nothing like it for somewhere around 20 years. It's also one of the safest jets ever built

[mathuringarcier]

The wing flex on the 747-400 is gorgeous, and also the fact that the engines moves so much in turbulences!

[kevin-]

She's so graceful in appearance and in flight. I can vaguely remember the upper deck being a lounge when I was really young. The spiral staircase is unique. The sound of her taking off.

[Dontwatchthischannel]

the obvious deference is that one is called the 747-8 and one is called the 747-400.
both good aircraft

[rientie]

My favorite thing on the 747 is the gear tilt! That makes her landings beautiful!

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