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Choose a Page:How does the jet engine work?When did humans first fly?When did the first powered aeropla...When did aircraft first go into ba...*What is the world's largest passen...*How do helicopters work?What is VTOL?Which aeroplanes are invisible?What is the shortest airline flight?What fuels do aircraft use?How does a glider work?How fast can Concorde fly? What is the world's largest passenger aircraft? The Boeing 747 can carry over 550 people; more passengers than any other aircraft. It is so large that it has been nicknamed the Jumbo Jet by air crew. A Boeing 747 measures 70 metres long, 20 metres high, and has a wingspan of 65 metres. Its fuel tanks are so large that it can carry enough fuel for flights of over 8,000 miles (13,000 km). Jumbo Jets are used to carry passengers or freight.   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: Science and Technology Chapter: Aircraft