In the spring of 2016, the aircraft fleet of Rossiya was replenished with Boeing 747-400 double-decker wide-body aircraft. All aircraft of this type were transferred to the airline from Transaero.

Aircraft tail numbers: EI-XLG, EI-XLD, EI-XLC, EI-XLF, EI-XLE, EI-XLI, EI-XLM, EI-XLH, EI-XLJ.

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Boeing 747-400+

Consider the layout of the cabin of this aircraft, so that you can easily navigate in the choice of good and convenient seats.

Two-class cabin Boeing 747-400 "Russia"

This aircraft model, as you know, has two decks: upper and lower. Let's start from the top.

Upper deck

Rows 1 to 3 These are business class seats. Nice modern business. Comfortable chairs, monitors with a diagonal of 15'4 inches. Row spacing is 60 inches (greater than 1.5 meters). You can see photos of the business class below.

5 row— the first row of the economy class. Since there is a nice screen between the classrooms, you will have plenty of free legroom. These are places of increased comfort. The economy class monitors are 8.9′ and the row spacing is about 86cm.

9 row- the last row of the economy class. Immediately behind it is a toilet and stairs to the lower deck. This may cause some discomfort during the flight. Therefore, they are marked in yellow on the diagram. Let's move on to the lower deck.

Lower deck

The lower deck is occupied by the only economy class, with a total of 470 seats. The monitors in the backs are 8.9 inches, and the distance between the seats is 31 inches (78 cm).

10, 11, 12 rows A,B,H,K - we are talking about rows in which there are two, not three places. They were marked with places of increased comfort, since two seats are always more convenient than three or four. Of the minuses - there are mounts for baby cradles in the nose of the aircraft, so you risk being surrounded by passengers with small children.

Seats in row 19- located close to emergency exits. In places A, L, D, E, the backs of the seats do not recline, in the rest they may be limited in this.

Seats D,E,G in rows 20-22- may not be very calm, as they are surrounded on both sides by toilets. During long flights, there are plenty of people who want to visit the restroom. As a result - the constant movement of people, queues and sounds of the descent tank, unpleasant odors. The same can be said for places. A, B, C, H, K, L in the 22nd row. In addition, perhaps the distance to the wall of the toilets is not very large.

Seats in the 29th row, A and L, do not recline, they are located near the emergency exits, and the middle chairs rest against the wall of the toilet.

31 row, seats A,B,C - There is additional legroom, sometimes even very significant. Folding tables are located in the armrests. Of the minuses: 31A- the door may protrude a little, and near 31C there is a staircase.

32-34, seats C Proximity to the stairs can cause inconvenience.

armchairs in rows 43, 54, 70 and 71, marked in red, do not recline, yellow - may have restrictions in this. We named the reason above - emergency hatches.

AT 44 and 55 rows good seats, thanks to the increased legroom. However, proximity to toilets can be a concern.

With 67 to 70- extreme rows, have 2 chairs. This is quite good, especially if you are flying together. However, in the last rows, the seats most likely do not recline.

71 row The last row on the plane.

Also, the proximity of these chairs to the toilets does not add comfort.

Alternative layout of this aircraft

Rossiya Airlines is the largest airline Russian Federation. In her air fleet are modern and fast planes. One of them is Boeing 747-400. The airline has about ten such liners.

Specifications

Boeing 747-400 appeared at the end of the last century, and the first flight was made in 1989. Such "monsters" are capable of transporting more than 400 people over long distances. The liner develops a speed of up to 900 kilometers per hour, and the maximum flight range is 13,450 kilometers. The wingspan is almost 65 meters, and the weight of the machine is 184,570 kilograms. Because of their excellent specifications, Boeing 747-400 became popular in many countries.

But the main highlight of the liner is that it has two decks, that is, it can be safely called a double-decker aircraft, which, indeed, is not often seen.

In the video you can get acquainted with the cabin of the aircraft in detail, the tour takes place on two decks of the liner with a visit to the cockpit:

The layout of the cabin and the location of the seats in the aircraft

On a Boeing 747-400, the seats are arranged in three categories. This can be seen on the interior diagram:

The location of seats on the aircraft depends on the class of service:

• Economy class. Armchairs of this type can lean back, but only by 60 degrees, the distance between the chairs is no more than 90 centimeters, the chairs have a folding table in front.
• Business Class. The distance between the seats is increased, and the seats themselves recline already by 180 degrees. Plus, the business class service includes a special menu, drinks and access to Wi-Fi.

Most often, the airline has such a scheme in the Boeing 747-400 aircraft:

The best seats on the upper deck

On the Boeing 747-400 aircraft, the following comfortable seats are located on the upper deck:

• From 5th to 7th row when it is business class. The chairs here are comfortable, the distance between them is about 1.5 meters, there is enough legroom. There is a toilet nearby. Armchairs are equipped with screens.
• 121 row. This is the first row of economy class, so there is a lot of legroom, because no one will sit in front of you. The economy class also has monitors, but they are smaller than those of the business class.
• 125 row. These places may not seem so convenient, because behind them there is a wall and a toilet, but someone specifically chooses the last seats in the cabin, closer to the exit or the toilet.

Depending on the scheme specifically in the aircraft on which you fly, the seats may change. So, only business class seats can be located on the upper deck. Therefore, check the scheme with the air carrier.

The best seats on the lower deck

The lower deck is an ordinary aircraft cabin, accommodating a lot of people.

Best Places here:

• Rows 21-23, but only places like A,B,H,K. The point is that this bow plane, the seats are arranged in pairs, that is, you will have only one neighbor instead of two. These places are also convenient for those traveling with children, as there are attachments for cradles. On the other hand, for some this may seem like a minus, because you will be surrounded by small children, so the flight can be noisy and fussy.
• 40 row places A, B, C have more space for legs, only close to them there is a toilet and an emergency exit, this can bring inconvenience. Near 40 C there is a staircase to the top, and this will seem inconvenient to someone, although people rarely use it during the flight.
• 53 row. Similar to row 40, only there are no stairs and a toilet. But there is plenty of legroom. The places here are divided into threes, there is an emergency exit nearby.
• 64 row. Another similar line. There is an emergency exit nearby, legroom has been increased. But here, between the left and right seats, there is a buffet.

Good seating on decks

On the upper deck, the seats are good, but with some drawbacks:

• 124 row places A, B, C and 125 row. Behind such places there is a toilet and a ladder down, so the seat back often does not go all the way down, as it can interfere with people.

The lower deck has much more of these places:

• 29 row B, C, H, K places. The backs of the seats do not recline completely, as there are emergency exits behind.
• 38 rows of seats from D to G and 39 rows of seats B, C, H, K. The inconvenience of these places is explained very simply - there is a toilet at the back, which means that people will constantly walk, and besides, the backs do not recline completely.
• By analogy with 38 and 39 rows, there are 51, 52, 62, 63 rows, there is also a toilet or buffet nearby, so there will be constant movement of passengers.
• From rows 76 to 79, the outer seats are arranged in twos, not threes, but the last rows can be uncomfortable, because the backs do not go down completely.

Worst seats on decks

It should be noted right away that there are no uncomfortable and bad places on the upper deck, but on the lower deck you should avoid such chairs:

• 29 row seats A, D, E, L. In such places, the backs of the seats do not recline or recline very little. But places D and E are paired and are in the middle.
• 39 row seats A and L - although these places are at the porthole, it is believed that they are not the most comfortable, because they are located right in front of the emergency exit, which means that the back cannot be folded back.
• The side seats in the 52nd row are similar. There is also an exit behind them, so the backs do not recline.
• In the 63rd and 79th rows in seats A and L, history repeats itself, so if you like to sleep on an airplane with your seat back, then this is not your option.

In general, for long-distance flights, you need to choose a place that will be convenient for you. Here are some tips:

• If you have a frequent need for a toilet, then you should not choose seats in the middle of the cabin, take a closer look at the extreme rows.
• If you want to sleep during the journey, then do not take a seat on the last rows, on the rows behind which there is an exit or a toilet, on such seats the back of the chair often does not fall.
• In the bow of the seat, it is advisable to take seats for those who fly with small children. But if you do not want to fly near children, avoid these places.
• Seats in the middle of the rows, that is, seats from D to G, especially their side seats, can be uncomfortable, because passengers and stewards will often pass here, you may be hurt when moving.

Conclusion

Boeing 747-400 aircraft are excellent vehicles for transporting passengers over long distances. The seats are equipped with screens, folding tables, toilets are located throughout the cabin, and the cabin itself is divided into two tiers - upper and lower. Is this not comfort? The plane itself is fast and comfortable, so the flight should be comfortable for each passenger. When choosing the company "Russia" for travel, before buying tickets, be sure to look at the layout of the aircraft cabin in order to choose for yourself appropriate place. Pleasant flight!

Boeing 747-400 – long-haul wide-body four-engine jet airliner. The most common modification. The main difference from other 747 models are the wingtips. Depending on the modification, the aircraft can carry up to 624 passengers and have a range of up to 14,200 km.

The last produced Boeing 747-400 was delivered to the customer in December 2009.

History of the Boeing 747-400

Introduced in 1970, the Boeing 747 has been a huge success with airlines and passengers alike. As the world's first wide-body airliner, the Boeing 747 revolutionized air travel and allowed the manufacturer to dominate the manufacturing and design of passenger airliners. In 1980, Boeing introduced the newest Boeing 747-300, the largest variant with increased passenger capacity at that time. This was achieved through an extended upper deck, which was offered on request for the Boeing 747-200 and has become a standard solution in the new model. The upper deck has become twice as long as on the first Boeing 747. However, in addition to the increased capacity, the Boeing 747-300 did not become a step forward either in flight range, or in the technological equipment of the cockpit, or in production technology. At the same time, the aircraft became increasingly expensive to operate, in large part due to outdated control systems, a crew of three, and rising fuel prices.

At that time, the total number of orders for options 747-100, -200 and -300 (collectively referred to as "classic") reached 700 pieces, but the dynamics of new orders has noticeably decreased. The appearance of the 747-300 modification did not slow down the decline in interest in this model. Fearing further increased competition from competitors preparing for production of more modern aircraft (MD-11, and A340), Boeing was forced to begin a more serious modernization of the largest passenger aircraft in the world.

In early 1984, the company identified five main areas for upgrading the Boeing 747: new technology, an improved cabin, an increase in range of approximately 2000 km, more fuel-efficient engines, and a 10% reduction in operating costs. In September 1984, at the Farnborough Air Show, Boeing announced the start of work on the latest modification of the 747, called the "Advanced Series 300" ("advanced modification 300").

Boeing 747-400 video: Transaero Boeing 747-400 Takeoff Recording at Domodedovo Airport

Boeing 747-400 design

Seven customers - british airways, Cathay Pacific, KLM, Lufthansa, Northwest, Qantas and Singapore Airlines, formed an advisory group to participate in the design process of the new aircraft. Despite plans to introduce new technologies, Boeing initially wanted to limit design changes to minimal to reduce development costs and maintain consistency with existing models. However, the advisory group pushed for more drastic changes, notably a "glass cockpit" with two pilots. The result was a compromise, combining computer systems and displays borrowed from the 757 and 767 projects, and systems (for example, an autopilot) transferred from previous modifications.

Compared to the 747-300, the Boeing 747-400 received a wing extended by 1.8 m, winglets and a "glass" cockpit, which made it possible to abandon the flight engineer. The 747-400, unlike the −300 version, has a 12,000-liter horizontal stabilizer fuel tank, more fuel-efficient engines with more thrust, a completely new interior, improved fuselage and wing aerodynamics, and an updated passenger entertainment system.

The roll-out of the first Boeing 747-400 took place on January 26, 1988. By that time, the company had received more than 100 orders for the new model. The first flight of the new machine took place on April 29, 1988.

Boeing 747-400 variants

There are several modifications of version -400

• Boeing 747-400 - basic passenger version
• 747-400F - cargo version. 126 units were produced.
• The 747-400M is a convertible aircraft with a large cargo hatch at the rear of the fuselage. Operated by KLM airline.
• 747-400D (Domestic) - aircraft with increased to 568 passenger seats and reduced range, designed for regional traffic. Operated by Japanese Airlines.
• 747-400ER (Extended Range) is a long-haul airliner with a range increased by 805 kilometers. Operated by Quantas on long-haul flights.
• 747-400ERF is a long haul cargo variant.

Boeing 747-400 diagram

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The Boeing 747-400 is a four-engine, wide-body, long-haul passenger aircraft built in a two-deck layout by Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Unlike the earlier models of the family, the Boeing 747-400 has new engines, thanks to which the noise level of the serial Boeing 747-400 has become half that of the 747-300, and fuel efficiency has increased by 25 percent. This aircraft model has new digital avionics, consisting of six multifunctional displays and new on-board equipment, which has reduced the crew to two people. To increase the flight range, an additional fuel tank was installed on the aircraft. The upper deck has also been lengthened, now twice as long as on the original versions of the Boeing 747 family.

On April 29, 1988, a Boeing 747-400 took off. The first test flight lasted more than two hours. And on January 10, 1989, the airliner received its first FAA flight certificate. On January 26 of the same year, the Boeing 747-400 was handed over to its first customer, Northwest Airlines.

Boeing 747-400 became the best-selling aircraft of the entire 747 family. During the period of its production from 1988 to 2009, 694 units of this version of the air liner were produced. Of these, the basic passenger version 747-400, 442 aircraft were produced and delivered.

Location and numbering of seats in the cabin, seating diagram in the Boeing 747-400 aircraft. The best and least comfortable seats on the plane

Quantity seats in a Boeing 747-400 aircraft varies (depending on model and configuration) from 320 passengers in a three-class cabin to 526 people in a two-class cabin. Also, it is worth considering that there are variations of this liner with a single-class cabin that can accommodate up to 624 passengers.

In order to understand which seats are comfortable and which are not, you need to carefully study the layout of the cabin of the airliner in which you are going to fly. After all, everyone has their own seating arrangement.

Upper deck

Upper deck:

Business class (rpoisons 1 to 3). Nice modern business. Comfortable chairs, monitors with a diagonal of 15.4 inches. The distance between the rows is more than 1.5 meters.

Economy class (from 5th to 9th row).
5 row seats These are places of increased comfort. There is plenty of legroom here. A screen separates business class passengers. Distance between rows - about 86 cm monitors 8.9 inches.
9 row- the last row of the economy class. Immediately behind it is a toilet and stairs to the lower deck. This may cause some discomfort during the flight.

Lower deck:

The lower deck is occupied by the only economy class with 470 seats. The monitors in the backs are 8.9 inches, and the distance between the seats is 78 cm.

10, 11, 12 rows A, B, H, K. Convenient and comfortable seats for two chairs. In the nose of the aircraft there are fastenings for baby cradles, which is very convenient for parents of babies. But crying their crying can cause discomfort to passengers sitting next to them.

Seats in row 19- located close to emergency exits. Fields A, L, D, E the backs of the seats do not recline, the rest can be limited in this.

Seats D,E,G in rows 20-22- Surrounded by toilets on both sides. Therefore, during flights, the constant movement of people, queues and the sounds of a lowered tank can cause inconvenience. The same can be said for places. A, B, C, H, K, L in 22nd row. In addition, perhaps the distance to the wall of the toilets is not very large.

Seats in row 29 (A and L) do not recline, they are located near the emergency exits, and the middle chairs rest against the wall of the toilet.

31 row, places A, B, C. There is extra legroom here. Folding tables are located in the armrests. In place 31A the door may protrude a little, and near 31C there is a staircase, which can be inconvenient.

Rows 32-34, seats C- also close to the stairs. This can be inconvenient.

Seats in rows 43, 54, 70 and 71 do not recline (marked in red) or may have limitations in doing so (marked in yellow).

Seats 44 and 45 are good. There is increased legroom. However, proximity to toilets can be a concern.

67 to 70- end rows have 2 chairs. This is a good plus, especially if you are flying together. In the last rows, the seats, most likely, do not recline.

This is quite good, especially if you are flying together. However, in the last rows, the seats most likely do not recline.

71 row The last row on the plane.

Also, the proximity of these chairs to the toilets does not add comfort.

Upper deck

• Business class (from 1st to 27th row).
  1st row and 4th row seats (D) - good places. There are no seats in front of them and there is additional large legroom.
  Seats in 9th row. The proximity of the toilets can be a nuisance because of the hustle and bustle. But in front there are no seats and enough legroom.
  Seats in the 24th and 27th row(marked in yellow). Proximity of stairs, toilets and other technical rooms can cause inconvenience. In the 27th row, noise is heard from the economy class.

Economy class (from 32 to 56 row).
Seats in row 32- good places. There is extra legroom here. It is convenient to get up from any of these places without disturbing the neighbors.
33A and 33K - the best places. Ahead there is no row of seats, there is a porthole, technical rooms are located in the distance.
Seats in row 34(yellow) are not so convenient, as they are located immediately behind the wall of the toilets. Because of this, there is not enough free legroom, the seats can be reduced, and the armrests are fixed. In addition, the hustle and bustle near the toilets, additional noise and smell can be inconvenient.
Seat backs42 rows do not lean back or have a limitation in doing so due to the fact that escape hatches and a wall are located behind them.
Seats in row 43 have limited legroom.
Seats in row 56(in the latter) are located near the toilets and have a restriction in reclining.

Other places
seats, which are located near the porthole, have the advantage that you can look into it and enjoy the flight and views. No one will bother you when they sit down or get up from their seats. But if you get up from it yourself, no matter how hard you try, the neighbors will have to be disturbed.
Seats located in the middle- there is no direct access to the window, there will not be disturbed by passing passengers and flight attendants with carts.
At the seats located near the aisle, there is an advantage - it is easy to leave your place, for example to the toilet. Disadvantages: there is no access to the window, and flight attendants with carts and people passing through the cabin can also be disturbed.
The seats, which are placed 4 in a row (in the middle of the cabin), have the same advantages and disadvantages. It is convenient to get up from the extreme ones (both left and right), and those in the middle do not bother scurrying people.

Flight performance

Maximum speed: 939 km/h
Cruise speed: 907 km/h
Flight range: 13430 km
Liner capacity: economy class - 660 passengers, economy / business - 524 passengers, economy / business / first - 416 passengers

All modifications for the possible replacement of engines at remote airports on the Boeing 747-400 provide for the possibility of delivering the engine on an external sling. An additional attachment point is located under the wing between the No. 2 engine (closest to the fuselage on the left) and the fuselage. Thus, the aircraft can fly with five engines attached to it (the spare engine does not work).

For long-haul flights, Transaero Airlines uses 20 wide-body double-deck Boeing 747-400 aircraft.

They can be conditionally divided into three groups depending on the cabin configuration: 522, 461 and 447 passenger seats. The layout of most liners (13 out of 20 units) is designed for 522 seats. That is why we will dwell on it in more detail.

Consider a three-class cabin Boeing 747-400 for 522 passengers

The liner of this configuration has two decks - upper and lower. Let's start our review from the top.

Upper deck

1-3 rows belong to the business class. Here are created the most Better conditions for a comfortable flight. The salon is equipped with the latest technology. The chairs are comfortable, with built-in monitors, with a diagonal of 15.4 inches.

The approximate distance between the rows is more than 1.5 m, so there will be no shortage of free legroom.

With 5 rows economy class starts. Because the classes are only separated by a decorative screen, front-row passengers will have ample legroom. These places are considered the most comfortable in the economy. The chairs are equipped with 8.9-inch monitors. The distance between the rows is about 86 cm. The best seats on the plane.

9 row last row of economy class. Behind it is a staircase to the lower deck and a lavatory. This can create some discomfort during the flight. For this reason, seats in row 9 are marked yellow on the interior diagram.

So let's move on to the lower deck.

Lower deck

The lower deck houses only the tourist class. There are 470 places in total. As in the "economy", monitors have a diagonal of 8.9 inches. Seat spacing 78 cm (31 inches).

AT 10, 11 and 12 rows A, B, H, K arranged in 2 and not 3 places. These places are marked in green, as they are places of increased comfort.

The disadvantages include the fact that there are mounts for baby strollers in the nose area of ​​the airliner, so you can be among passengers with small children.

AT 19 row due to its proximity to emergency exits, the seatbacks can be fixed or limited in reclining.

AT 20-22 rows, places D, E and G- not very comfortable seats on the plane. There are toilets on both sides. On long flights, there can be inconvenience due to the formation of queues for the restrooms, the sounds of a drained tank and unpleasant odors.

The same shortcomings are A, B, C, H, K, L.

AT 29 row the chairs are also fixed, as they are located near the emergency exits. And the middle chairs in this row do not recline, as they rest against the wall of the restroom.

At places 31 rows A, B, C There is extra leg room. Folding tables are placed in the armrests of the chairs. To disadvantages 31A can be attributed to the fact that the door may protrude slightly, and about 31C ladder is placed.

AT 32-34 rows of place C are located near the stairs, along which the personnel and passengers constantly move during the flight. This can cause some discomfort and inconvenience.

At rows 43, 54, 70, 71 the backs of the seats are fixed due to the close placement of emergency hatches.

44 and 55 rows They have a lot of legroom, but the proximity of the restrooms can be inconvenient.

In extreme 67-70 rows located on 2 and not 3 chairs. This can be called an advantage, especially if you are traveling as a couple. However, in the last rows, the backs of the seats may not recline, and you should not forget about the proximity to the toilets.

Transaero has 3 configurations of this type of aircraft - 447, 461 and 522 seats. When registering online, we advise you to additionally specify the location of a particular seat with an airline representative!

Meals on board Boeing 747-400 Transaero

Business class passengers are offered a very limited range of meals on board. Tourist and economy class receive a standard set of dishes. However, hot food is always served in flight. Based on the duration of the flight, meals are organized 1 or 2 times.

Flight attendants start serving food at the same time from two counters. Racks are located next to the 35th and 54th rows. In the first counter, a pair of flight attendants go from row 10 and “down”, and the other pair serves passengers, starting from row 43 in the “up” direction. They move towards each other. In the second rack, 4 stewarts pass from 44 and 71 rows in the same way.

First, drinks (aperitif) are distributed, after which lunch boxes or hot drinks are given, and at the end - coffee and tea.

Boeing 747-400 cabin interior

Business Class

economy class