How Many Variants Of The Boeing 747 Have Been Made?

The Boeing 747 is more than just an aircraft. To Boeing, it was a platform that could be modified to solve airlines’ distinct and unique problems, from a short-haul carrier to a long-distance cargo aircraft. But what type of Boeing 747s were actually built? And how did it solve airlines’ problems? The first Boeing variant was the 747-100. It was designed to carry 366 passengers in a three-class (32 first class, 74 business and 260 in economy) configuration. It had a very short upper level that was first envisioned as a lounge with only six windows. When airlines started sticking seats up there they changed the deck to be more accommodating for passengers with more windows.