
The Boeing 747SP, nicknamed the "Baby Queen of the Skies," was a shortened variant of the iconic jumbo jet designed for ultra-long-haul routes with lower passenger demand. First flown on July 4, 1975, it was a low-wing four-engine widebody that could seat 280 passengers in all-economy configuration. At 231 feet 4 inches long—48 feet shorter than the standard 747-200—it achieved exceptional range of over 6,900 miles while weighing 45,000 pounds less than its full-sized sibling. The aircraft was manufactured by Boeing at its Everett factory in Washington state.
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