Boeing is actually working on a replacement. It is part of what is known as the Yellowstone project. The 787 is part of that project, being the Y2 of Y1, Y2, and Y3. Y1 will be the eventual replacement for the venerable 737 series, and the Y3 will be the 747 replacement. The 787 (Y2) is replacing the 767 and is a sort of blend for the excellent 777.
@cnknguyen It is actually a GEnx-2B, producing 63,800 (pound foot of thrust) lbf (or 284 kN) - which is about HALF the power of the GE90-115B. It sounds loud because there are 4 of them! The 787 uses the same engine.
@VIR092 Wise Guy - it is loud becaus ethere are 4 of them - LOL. For the UA-camrs out there, this is a GEnx-2B, based on the GE90-94B series which is why it sounds like a 777 GE90-115B. This engine is about HALF as powerful though producing approx 55-75,000 lbf (Pound Foot) of thrust. The GE90-115B produces about 115,000lbf. The GEnx-2B is also used on the 787, altho' Rolls Royce was the roll out customer. However, the Trent 1700 by Rolls Royce will NOT be offered on the 747-8.
@JundaComputersGmbH not really about the zero fatality safety record. First off, the first B747 was made in the 1970s. The first A380 was made in 2007. The first few incidents with the B747 were mostly human error, poor maintenance or terrorist attacks. Since then, training and regulations have been revamped many times before the first A380 was constructed. Also, the time from blueprints to actual production was significantly longer for the A380. Yes I give quality to the A380, because its newer
Well, given the specifications of the new 747-800, the C-5 has lost another position in the world's largest aircraft list. With the first flight of the 747-8, here is the new list: Wingspan specs AN-225 (1988) 290 ft. A380-800 (2005) 261 ft. AN-124 (1982) 240 ft. 747-800F (2010) 224 ft. C-5 (1968) 222 ft. If it weren't for the last two aircraft on this list, (original 747-100 model) the first three aircraft on this list probably would have never taken to the skies.
@blooba974 I have nothing against Airbus and Antonov. I have two 1:500 scale Herpa AN-225 and A380 models and they are among my most prized possessions. The 225 and 380 are very big planes and I love very big planes. The C-5 and 747 are my favorites because my love for large aircraft originated from them, that's all. Airbus and Antonov can build them as big as they want and have. I'm always excited to see what they could build next.
The new 747-8 is a good looker but at the end its still a 747 which again has been stretched for airlines..Great aircraft. Problem is though i personally thing they should have put more effort in selling the 747-8 intercontinental rather than the Freighter version.. I think airbus have done a better job but thats just me..No offense to 747 lovers. Hope the in Future more will buy them, atm it dont really look to good.
still a beauty, but this is not something I want to see as boeing's response to Airbus! (slightly larger body and wider wingspan) what I really want to see is a new model, but economy rules...
40 years of service and still the prettiest birdie in the sky! Yours is bigger, but ours is better.
simply amazing. the 747-8 is the best plane ever build. better than 380 or 787. this is the future!!!
amazing brakes.... and great sound
Cool, can't wait to see it fly soon !!!
Antonov and Airbus can build them as big as they want, but America's 747 and C-5 aircraft will always be my favorite big jets for life.
I LOVE THE SOUND! GE90-115b FTW
thx for this great video!
Boeing is actually working on a replacement. It is part of what is known as the Yellowstone project. The 787 is part of that project, being the Y2 of Y1, Y2, and Y3. Y1 will be the eventual replacement for the venerable 737 series, and the Y3 will be the 747 replacement. The 787 (Y2) is replacing the 767 and is a sort of blend for the excellent 777.
@cnknguyen
It is actually a GEnx-2B, producing 63,800 (pound foot of thrust) lbf (or 284 kN) - which is about HALF the power of the GE90-115B. It sounds loud because there are 4 of them! The 787 uses the same engine.
This aircraft is powered by the GEnx, the future engine for the 787!
747 still the best jumbo jet ever!
@streetstream It's not about size, it's the quality of a product that's been in production for 40 + years
@VIR092
Wise Guy - it is loud becaus ethere are 4 of them - LOL.
For the UA-camrs out there, this is a GEnx-2B, based on the GE90-94B series which is why it sounds like a 777 GE90-115B. This engine is about HALF as powerful though producing approx 55-75,000 lbf (Pound Foot) of thrust. The GE90-115B produces about 115,000lbf. The GEnx-2B is also used on the 787, altho' Rolls Royce was the roll out customer. However, the Trent 1700 by Rolls Royce will NOT be offered on the 747-8.
@JundaComputersGmbH not really about the zero fatality safety record. First off, the first B747 was made in the 1970s. The first A380 was made in 2007. The first few incidents with the B747 were mostly human error, poor maintenance or terrorist attacks. Since then, training and regulations have been revamped many times before the first A380 was constructed. Also, the time from blueprints to actual production was significantly longer for the A380. Yes I give quality to the A380, because its newer
Well that is true, but he is right about the sound, it is totally awesome and 777ish.
Well, given the specifications of the new 747-800, the C-5 has lost another position in the world's largest aircraft list. With the first flight of the 747-8, here is the new list: Wingspan specs
AN-225 (1988) 290 ft.
A380-800 (2005) 261 ft.
AN-124 (1982) 240 ft.
747-800F (2010) 224 ft.
C-5 (1968) 222 ft.
If it weren't for the last two aircraft on this list, (original 747-100 model) the first three aircraft on this list probably would have never taken to the skies.
@HDOnlive
They are since GEnx are based from GE-90 from the triple 7s
I hope that VS orders these! And if so, I'll be right seat!
oh yea thats right, i forgot its the GEnx...still they sound rad.
It needs a bigger tail and bigger/longer bubble and raked wing tips. Then she'll be ready. Maybe wider wings like in the superhornet.
@blooba974 I have nothing against Airbus and Antonov. I have two 1:500 scale Herpa AN-225 and A380 models and they are among my most prized possessions. The 225 and 380 are very big planes and I love very big planes. The C-5 and 747 are my favorites because my love for large aircraft originated from them, that's all. Airbus and Antonov can build them as big as they want and have. I'm always excited to see what they could build next.
Longest airplane in the world yet :)
the engines sounds are similar to the sounds of GE-90's of 777's .
Don't know if anyone has asked this question, but: What is that "doo-hickey" hanging by a cable from the aft portion of the vertical stabilizer?
NICE
Thanks for the correction :)
I thought I included that word in there =/
@streetstream It's a stretch that Boeing did to create the -8 series.
The new 747-8 is a good looker but at the end its still a 747 which again has been stretched for airlines..Great aircraft. Problem is though i personally thing they should have put more effort in selling the 747-8 intercontinental rather than the Freighter version.. I think airbus have done a better job but thats just me..No offense to 747 lovers. Hope the in Future more will buy them, atm it dont really look to good.
@mmichaeldonavon good question, but I believe they use it for testing purposes :-)
@cnknguyen
They do sound rad, dont they? I cant wait to fly on the NEW Queen of the Skies. She look gorgeous.
2:41 Look at the front landing gear go up and down.
I wonder if they use MacPherson Shocks :-)
@blooba974 ..how do ya figure that sports fan?????
Sounds just like the GE-90...Noisy actually.
Anyone know the call sign for this aircraft .. so i can track on monday ? the 787 is boe2. whats the 747 8?
sounds loud. im still team airbus, but i love boeings 777.
still a beauty, but this is not something I want to see as boeing's response to Airbus! (slightly larger body and wider wingspan) what I really want to see is a new model, but economy rules...
that thing must be heavy..
there was some thing hangs on the tail of it
whoa thats long as *** is it bigger than a380... obviously in length but can it fit more pssengers
The 747-8I is wayyyyyyyyyyy more beautiful than the A380.
No more three slotted flaps?
Sorry to disappoint Starboard, but the 777 engines are 50% more powerful.
the sound kinda look like 777 engine
@rdc1783 u own him dude
Lolz i see smoke... :)
@blooba974 why do say that ?
@madzane94 nope
sounds loud.
@LibsNightmare lol
but european planes are widely better than american planes