Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet series

Boeing 747-200

Type mission : long range high capacity widebody airliner
Manufacturer : Boeing
Facts : Boeing 747 which entered service in 1970 was an airliner that revolutionized sky transportation. No commercial airliner made this big before. Beside that, a direct long range flight was just a dream back then. Boeing 747 series known as the first high capacity doubledeck airliner, the first widebody airliner, and the first real long range airliner in the world. Boeing 747 then earn the name "Jumbo Jet" and  "Queen of the Skies".

Boeing 747-400

Capacity :
Boeing 747-100/200; 397 passengers three classes or 452 passengers two classes or 500 passengers one class high density
Boeing 747-SP; 440 passengers two classes
Boeing 747-300; 470 passengers two classes
Boeing 747-400; 416 passengers three classes
Boeing 747-400 Domestic; 568 passengers two classes
Boeing 747-400 Combi; 266 passengers three classes plus cargo

Boeing 747 first floor cabin & second floor first class cabin

Engines : four Pratt & Whitney or General Electric or RollsRoyce high bypass turbofans
Max speed : 507 kt, 939 km/h, 583 mph
Range :
Boeing 747-100; 4880 nm, 9045 km
Boeing 747-200; 6900 nm, 12778 km
Boeing 747-SP; 5855 nm, 10840 km
Boeing 747-300; 6700 nm, 12408 km
Boeing 747-400ER; 7670 nm, 14205 km
List price :
Boeing 747-series; 185+ to 211+ million USD

Boeing 747-200 classic cockpit

Boeing 747-400 cockpit

Boeing 747-400 schematic view

Boeing 737 series

From above; Boeing 737-900, Boeing 737-600, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700

Type mission : short to medium range narrowbody airliner
Manufacturer : Boeing
Facts : Boeing 737 series is the most successful airliner ever made. With 6300+ delivered and 2000+ still in order, Boeing 737 series is the best selling airliner in history. There is a 737 taking off or landing every five seconds somewhere in the world. This Boeing 737 series are so popular that chance is high that you too have been on one before.

There are many version of Boeing 737 such as :
First generation :
Boeing 737-100; the first design of 737, entered service in 1969 as 100 passengers short range airliner. Back then, 737-100 designed to compete with DC-9 and BAC-111. Compared to its competitor, 737-100 has six abreast seats rather than five.
Boeing 737-200; stretched version of 737-100 with capacity of 115 passengers. This 737-200 then way exceeded the 100 version on sales amount.

Boeing 737-200 is easily distinguished from other 737 type by its cigar-like engine

Second generation :
Boeing 737-300; entered service in 1984, this 737-300 is the second generation of 737 family that comes with stretched 737-400 and shortened 737-500. Boeing 737-300 has new more efficient CFM turbofan engine and capacity of 141 passengers. Later on, this 737-300/400/500 version got in close competition with Airbus A320 series which have more advanced technologies, more performance and range. But despite of the close competition, Boeing 737-300/400/500 series still held the title of best selling airliners.
Boeing 737-400; a stretched version of 300 version with maximum capacity of 188 passengers. Some version of this 737-400 also featured longer range.
Boeing 737-500; a shortened version of 737-300. With capacity of 100 passengers, 737-500 is a direct replacement for 737-200.

Boeing 737-300 with CFM engine

Third generation or 737 next generation :
Boeing 737-600; entered service in 1996, this 737-600 is the third generation 737 or also known as 737 next generation which is more efficient and has new 777-like cockpit. Boeing 737-600 came side by side with stretched 737-700. Boeing 737-600 is a further developed 737-500, the smallest version of 737 family.
Boeing 737-700; entered service in 1996, Boeing 737-700 is a further developed 737-400, the base version of 737 family. Some versions of this 737-700 featured long range option.
Boeing 737-800; entered service in 1998, Boeing 737-800 is a further developed 737-600, the stretched version of 737 family.
Boeing 737-900; the latest and most advanced 737, entered service in 2001. Boeing 737-900 is the largest in 737 family with over 200 passengers capacity.

Latest Boeing 737-900ER with winglet

Capacity :
Boeing 737-100; 100 passenger one class high density
Boeing 737-200; 115 passengers typical two class or 130 passenger one class high density
Boeing 737-300; 128 passengers typical two class or 141 passenger one class high density
Boeing 737-400; 146 passengers typical two class or 188 passenger one class high density
Boeing 737-500; 108 passengers typical two class or 132 passenger one class high density
Boeing 737-600; 110 passengers typical two class or 132 passenger one class high density
Boeing 737-700; 126 passengers typical two class or 149 passenger one class high density
Boeing 737-800; 162 passengers typical two class or 189 passenger one class high density
Boeing 737-900; 177 passengers typical two class or 189 passenger one class high density

Engines : two Pratt & Whitney or CFM turbofans
Max speed : mach 0.82, 350 kt, 648 km/h, 403 mph
Range :
Boeing 737-100; 1540 nm, 2855 km
Boeing 737-200; 1900-2300 nm, 3520-4260 km (depending on engines & weight opt)
Boeing 737-300; 2685 nm, 4973 km
Boeing 737-400; 2160 nm, 4005 km
Boeing 737-500; 1520 nm, 2815 km
Boeing 737-600; 1340 nm, 2480 km
Boeing 737-700; 1540 nm, 2852 km
Boeing 737-800; 1990 nm, 3585 km
Boeing 737-900; 2060 nm, 3815 km
there are HGW options (high gross weight) for each type which added up to twice the range for reduced passenger capacity.
List price :
Boeing 737-600; 41 to 49+ million USD
Boeing 737-700; 47 to 55+ million USD
Boeing 737-800; 58 to 65+ million USD
Boeing 737-900; 61 to 69+ million USD

Boeing 737-200 classic cockpit

Boeing 737 next generation advanced cockpit with EFIS screens

Airbus A380

Type mission : ultra high capacity ultra long range twin-deck airliner
Manufacturer : Airbus
History & facts :Airbus A380 is a pinnacle of aircraft design. Definitely the largest airliner in the sky now days. Airbus A380 has two full length floor, can carry 555 passengers and can fly to anywhere in the world directly. Despite its large passenger capacity, Airbus A380 has huge spaces which can accommodate bar, gym and even duty free shop. Weigh almost 600 tons, this passenger super-carrier actually have higher cost efficiency per passenger than any other airliner. And because of the weight, airports should literally build special runway for them. If equipped with high density all economy class seat, A380 can carry 800 passengers.

Capacity : 555 passengers typical three class
Engines : four Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance (GE-P&W) turbofans
Max speed : 330 kt, 611 km/h, 380 mph
Range : 8o00nm, 14800 km, 9200 miles
List price :260+ million USD

Airbus A340 series

Type mission : four engine ultra long range widebody airliner
Manufacturer : Airbus
History & facts : Entered service in 1994, Airbus A340 is an ultra long range quad engined high capacity airliner. A340 has four turbofan engine that more cost efficient for long range flying than a twin engine airliner. With 8500nm/15000km/9300 miles range, a reduced passenger capacity Airbus A340-500 is the longest ranged airliner. That makes A340 on competition with Boeing 747-400 and with advantage of more economical cost than 747-400. Boeing then should make special class of 777-200LR, which came with further range extension than the ER version to compete with Airbus A340-500. Airliners in this ultra-long range class can fly to anywhere in the world directly, making a half earth surface leap.

Capacity :
A340-200; 261 passengers typical three class or 303 passengers typical two class
A340-300; 295 passengers typical three class or 335 passengers typical two class
A340-500; 313 passengers typical three class
A340-600; 380 passengers typical three class
Engines :
A340-200/300; four CFM turbofans
A340-500/600; four RollsRoyce Trent turbofans
Max speed : 330 kt, 611 km/h, 380 mph
Range :
A340-200; 7450nm, 13805 km, 8578 miles
A340-300; 6700nm, 12415 km, 7714 miles
A340-500; 8500nm, 15742 km, 9781 miles
A340-600; 7500nm, 13890 km, 8630 miles
List price :
A340-300; 160+ million USD
A340-500; 180+ million USD
A340-500; 187+ million USD

A340-200 and A340-300

A340-500 and A340-600

Airbus A330 series

Type mission : large capacity medium to long range widebody airliner
Manufacturer : Airbus
History & facts : Entered service in 1994, Airbus A330 is the largest Airbus twin engine airliner. Designed to replace A300 series, A310 can carry more passenger in much greater range than A300 series. A310 was developed side by side with larger A340 series which have four engines. Airbus A330 is a high capacity medium to long range twin engine airliner that was designed to compete with Boeing 767-300ER. Two version of A330 was designed and produced; A330-300 and short-bodied A330-200.

Capacity :
A330-200; 256 passengers typical three class or 293 passengers typical two class
A330-300; 295 passengers typical three class or 335 passengers typical two class or 440 passengers one class high density
Engines : two General Electrics or Pratt & Whitney or RollsRoyce Trent turbofans
Max speed : mach 0.82, 350 kt, 648 km/h, 403 mph
Range :
A330-200; 6650nm, 12316 km, 7653 miles
A330-200; 5600nm, 10371 km, 6444 miles
List price :
A330-200; 135+ million USD
A330-300; 150+ million USD

Airbus A310

Type mission : medium range widebody airliner
Manufacturer : Airbus
History & facts : Entered service in 1983, Airbus A310 is a derivative of the larger A300. A310 designed to achieve higher economical operation and cheaper production costs than the former A300 series. Although smaller in size, A310 can carry just a bit smaller amount of passengers as A300 but can achieve a considerably greater range.

Capacity : 212 passengers typical two class or 280 passengers one class high density
Engines : two General Electrics or Pratt & Whitney turbofans
Max speed : mach 0.82, 350 kt, 648 km/h, 403 mph
Range : 3600-5200 nm, 6667-9630 km, 4142-5984 miles (depend on type version)
List price : 90+ million USD

Airbus A300

Type mission : medium range widebody airliner
Manufacturer : Airbus
History & facts : Entered service in 1974, Airbus A300 was the first airliner developed by Airbus. Airbus itself is a consortium consist of EADS of Dutch, Aerospatiale of France, DaimlerChrysler Aerospace of Germany, CASA of Spain and British Aerospace of UK. The project started in 1969 to develop a 300 passengers twin engined medium range 'air bus'. A300 then got in close competition with Boeing 767.

Capacity : 220 passengers typical two class or 336 passengers one class high density
Engines : two General Electrics or Pratt & Whitney turbofans
Max speed : mach 0.82, 350 kt, 648 km/h, 403 mph
Range : 2000-4000 nm, 3700-7400 km, 2300-4600 miles (depend on type version)
List price : 110+ million USD

Airbus A321

Type mission : short to medium range airliner
Manufacturer : Airbus
History & facts : Entered service in 1994, Airbus A321 is the stretch-bodied version of the highly successful A320. The design of A321 with 220 passengers capacity made it in close competition with Boeing 737-900. Despite its higher capacity, A321 shares identical cockpit and same flight characteristics with smaller A320, A319 and A318.

Capacity : 186 passengers typical two class or 220 passengers one class high density
Engines : two CFM turbofans
Max speed : mach 0.82, 350 kt, 648 km/h, 403 mph
Range : 3000 nm, 5500 km, 3400 miles
List price : 65+ million USD

Airbus A320

Type mission : short to medium range airliner
Manufacturer : Airbus
History & facts : Entered service in 1988, Airbus A320 is the foundation type for short-bodied A319 and A318 also the stretched A321. A320 is the airliner technology leader back in nineties. A320 was known as the first airliners with fly-by-wire system entered the market. A320 came with cockpit look that nothing come close; joystick-like controllers at each side, six glass screen colour display EFIS (electronic flight control system) and simpler, neater overall filghtdeck. Designed to compete on the most popular airliner type category and against the most popular airliner ever; the Boeing 737 series. Compared to 737, A320 is slimmer, simpler, more economical and more agile. Further down the details, A320 series have better range overall, shorter required runway length and better weight capacity. Another advantage is that A320, A318, A319 and A321 shared exactly the same cockpit, making easier process for a pilot to fly any of them without different type rating. Of course there will be many pros and cons about this Airbus vs Boeing, but Airbus A320 has proven as a big hit to the competitor. Airbus is literally above the wind until Boeing launched 737NG series, that is the next generation series that making the competition even. But until then, the new comer Airbus A320 series has managed to get half of the short to mid-range airliner world market.

Capacity : 150 passengers typical two class or 179 passengers one class high density
Engines : two CFM or IAE turbofans
Max speed : mach 0.82, 350 kt, 648 km/h, 403 mph
Range : 3000 nm, 5500 km, 3400 miles
List price : 55+ million USD

Airbus A319

Type mission : medium range airliner
Manufacturer : Airbus
History & facts : A319 which entered service in 1996 was programmed to compete with the market leader Boeing 737-300 and 737-700, and it did successfully. A319 is a short-bodied A320. All A320 family shared the same glass cockpit with joystick-like controllers. A319 has advantage in economical fuel usage compared to others in the same category type and one of the longest in range.

Capacity : 124 passengers typical two class or 145 passenger one class high density
Engines : two CFM turbofans
Max speed : mach 0.82, 350 kt, 648 km/h, 403 mph
Range : 3700 nm, 6852 km, 4257 miles
List price : 50+ million USD