Aircraft Model (Name & Manufacturer)
B747-200M / B747-300M by Boeing
Aircraft Category
E
Purpose or Role in Game
A combined cargo and passenger aircraft that could carry freight in the rear section of the main deck via a side cargo door. A removable partition on the main deck separated the cargo area at the rear from the passengers at the front.
Why should this aircraft be added?
In terms of realism, the were numerous orders for both variants of the Boeing 747, with the -200M variant delivering 78 aircrafts with Iran Air operating the last 747-200M, registered EP-IAI in May 2016 and the -300M variant delivering 21 aircrafts with Mahan Air operating the last 747-300M, registered EP-MND in Feburary 2022.In terms of strategy, this would be an amazing addition for player’s fleet as this will provide player’s a variety of options for the Boeing 747 with the inclusion of these two variants.
Airlines that use it
All B742M/B743M aircraft have been retired or scrapped. Historic operators include:
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Varig
Air China
Air France
Swissair
Air India
Singapore Airlines
Korean Air
Special characteristics or variants
B742M
The -200M could carry up to 238 passengers in a three-class configuration with cargo carried on the main deck. The model was also known as the 747-200 Combi.
Optional: Links or references
Boeing 747 Combis include Boeing 747-200M (B742M), Boeing 747-300M (B743M) & Boeing 747-400M (B744M).Boeing 747-200M & 747-300M Airplane Description which includes characteristics & dimensions of the aircrafts.
Images showing Loading/Unloading of B742M/B743M including the main-deck cargo door on the left side of the aircraft.
Operators of the B742M
Retro / Special Liveries of the B742M
Operators of the B743M
Retro/ Special Liveries of the B743M
