1. Which of the following is the newest version of the 747?
a) 747-8
b) 747-400
c) 747-200
d) 747SP
Explanation: The 747-8 is the newest version of the 747. The aircraft was announced on 14 November 2005 and was referred as 747 advanced prior to its launch.
2. The 747-400 has a cruise speed of __________
a) Mach 0.755
b) Mach 0.855
c) Mach 0.655
d) Mach 0.955
Explanation: The 747 has a cruise speed of up to Mach 0.855, on different versions of the 747-400. The 747-400 was offered in various configurations like passenger, freighter, combi, domestic, extended range passenger and extended range freighter versions.
3. Which of the following was the launch customer of 747?
a) Pan Am
b) All Nippon Airways
c) British Airways
d) Malaysia Airlines
Explanation: Pan American World Airways, referred to as Pan Am was the launch customer of 747. The aircraft entered commercial service on 22 January 1970.
4. The 747-400 can carry 660 passengers in a high–density one-class configuration.
a) True
b) false
Explanation: True, the 747-400 can carry 660 passengers in a high–density one-class configuration. In a two class configuration, it can carry 524 passengers.
5. The prototype 747 aircraft was first displayed to the public on 30 September 1968.
a) true
b) false
Explanation: True, the first 747 prototype was rolled out of the Boeing Everett assembly line before the press and the 26 airlines that had ordered the aircraft.
6. What is the typical economy class layout on the main deck of a 747?
a) 3-2-3
b) 3-4-3
c) 2-2-2
d) 2-4-2
Explanation: The typical economy class layout on the main deck of a 747 is 3-4-3. The upper deck of a 747 has a 3–3 layout in economy class and a 2–2 layout in first class.
7. What is the full form of ASB?
a) Advanced Streamlined Body
b) Advanced Short Body
c) Advanced Shape Body
d) Advanced Sleek Body
Explanation: ASB refers to Advanced Short Body. The term is used to describe the aircraft 747 ASB. It was an undeveloped variant of the 747, developed as a response to the A340 and MD-80. The project was cancelled in favor of the 777.
8. The 747-500 is an undeveloped variant of the 747.
a) True
b) False
Explanation: True. The 747-500 is an undeveloped variant of the 747, which did not go beyond the concept stage. It was aimed to be an ultra long haul version that would allow airlines to fly nonstop between London and Sydney.
9. The 747-8I is designed to carry __________ passengers in a typical three class configuration.
a) 164
b) 650
c) 50
d) 467
Explanation: The Boeing 747-8I is designed to carry 467 passengers in a typical three class configuration. The aircraft ca fly more than 8,000nmi at Mach 0.855.
10. Which of the following is not a 747 variant?
a) 747-100
b) 747-200
c) 747-700
d) 747-400
Explanation: The 747-700 is not a 747 variant. However, 747-100, 747-200 and 747-400 are all 747 variants and have been part of commercial service.