BFI.2009 | The Museum of Flight • 1st Boeing 747-121 N7470 | #AWP-CHR
@ The Boeing Company
Prototype 747-121 - "msn 20235 / 001"
• Year : 1969
• REG : N7470
• ENG : Four Pratt & Whitney JT9D, 43,500 lbs.
The Museum's aircraft was the first 747 ever built - serial number 001. It first flew on February 9, 1969 over Western Washington. Later, this aircraft served as a testbed for 747 systems improvements and new engine developments for other Boeing commercial jets, including the state-of-the-art Boeing 777 engine program
BFI.2009 | The Museum of Flight • 1st Boeing 747-121 N7470 | #AWP-CHR
@ The Boeing Company
Prototype 747-121 - "msn 20235 / 001"
• Year : 1969
• REG : N7470
• ENG : Four Pratt & Whitney JT9D, 43,500 lbs.
The Museum's aircraft was the first 747 ever built - serial number 001. It first flew on February 9, 1969 over Western Washington. Later, this aircraft served as a testbed for 747 systems improvements and new engine developments for other Boeing commercial jets, including the state-of-the-art Boeing 777 engine program