The development of the 747SP stemmed from a joint request between Pan American World Airways and Iran Air, who were looking for a high-capacity airliner with enough range to cover Pan Am´s New York–Middle Eastern routes and Iran Air´s planned Tehran–New York route. The Tehran–New York route, when launched, was the longest non-stop commercial flight in the world. The 747SP is 48 feet 4 inches (14.73 m) shorter than the 747-100. Fuselage sections were eliminated fore and aft of the wing, and the center section of the fuselage was redesigned to fit mating fuselage sections. The SP´s flaps used a simplified single-slotted configuration. The 747SP, compared to earlier variants, had a tapering of the aft upper fuselage into the empennage, a double-hinged rudder, and longer vertical and horizontal stabilizers. Power was provided by Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7(A/F/J/FW) or Rolls-Royce RB211-524 engines.
Royal Air Maroc, literally Royal Moroccan Lines or Royal Moroccan Airlines, more commonly known as RAM, is the Moroccan national carrier, as well as the country's largest airline. RAM is fully owned by the government of Morocco, and has its headquarters on the grounds of Casablanca-Anfa Airport. From its base at Mohammed V International Airport, the carrier operates a domestic network in Morocco, scheduled international flights to Africa, Asia, Europe, and North and South America, and occasional charter flights that include Hajj services.
Brand | In-Flight |
Registration | 3B-NAQ |
Landing gear | Oui fixe / Yes fixed |
Stand | Oui / Yes |
Lenght | 28.16 |
Width / Wingspan | 29.82 |
Height | 10.03 |
Supplier´s reference | IF747SP0517 |
Code | 18212 |
Category | Aviation commerciale |
Airline / Operator | Royal Air Maroc (RAM) |
Manufacturer | Boeing |
Version | B747-SP |
Scale | 1/200 |
Material | Métal |