The Boeing 747 Jumbo series proved much more successful than the larger Airbus A380 Superjumbo for a range of reasons. One is that the A380 came too late when ultra-large quadjets were being superseded by more efficient twin-jets. But another reason is that the 747 is much more versatile in its applications. Both NASA and the US Air Force have operated the Boeing 747, and it has been the only aircraft capable of carrying out some of the tasks, such as those of the VC-25 “Air Force One” and the famous Space Shuttle Carriers.
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