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One reason that the 747 was chosen over, say, a more reasonably sized 737 or 757 is that it has 4 engines. Aside from cargo type aircraft, only the 747, the A380, and the slightly dated A340 have this essential feature.
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One reason that the 747 was chosen over, say, a more reasonably sized 737 or 757 is that it has 4 engines. Aside from cargo type aircraft, only the 747, the A380, and the slightly dated A340 have this essential feature.