Indeed, while the 747-100, -200, -300, and -400 models were all 70.7 meters long, the 747SP clocked in at just 56.3 meters. However, while this meant that the 747SP lacked capacity, it did have a ...
The Boeing 747 variants had different top speeds, with the 747-100 hitting 600 mph and the 747-8 reaching 614 mph. The unique 747SP was introduced for long-haul flights, with a top speed over 621 ...