About the Boeing 747-200
The 747-200 has a wide main deck and the distinctive raised section above the forward fuselage. On a passenger 747-200B, the raised section includes an upper deck. Later models such as the 747-300 have a longer upper-deck profile.
Seating capacity
Boeing illustrates a 747-200B passenger layout for 366 people across three classes. Its brochure lists 32 First Class, 74 Business and 260 Economy seats in that example. The count and class split depend on the operator’s chosen layout.
Cabin layout
The wide main cabin has two aisles. A smaller upper deck sits above its forward section. Boeing’s three-class count gives the size of each cabin class in its example. To find a specific row or know which class used the upper deck, look up the operator’s own plan.
How to recognize a Boeing 747-200
Look for four engines under the wings and the raised forward upper deck. A shorter upper-deck profile can help distinguish the standard -200B from a -300 in a clear side view. Several early 747s have a similar outline, so use the registration to confirm the version.
Variants and related aircraft
The FAA lists the 747-200 and specialized E-4 and VC-25 aircraft under B742. Boeing’s commercial variants include the passenger -200B and the -200F freighter. The 747-300 uses B743 and the 747-400 uses B744.
Frequently asked questions
Did every Boeing 747-200 have 366 seats?
Boeing gives 366 seats for one three-class passenger example. An airline could configure the cabin differently, and the freighter has a main deck for cargo.
Is the Boeing 747-200 the same as the 747-400?
They are different 747 versions. Use B742 to follow the 747-200 and B744 to follow the 747-400.