Originally Posted by flyclub
The Japanese have a Special Range (SR) derivative which is more capable weight-wise and has a high density seating (think charter layout) for busy Japanese Domestic routes. The only market in the world to offer them, I believe. However you are correct, I believe they are wing tip-less.
However, the 747-400F (Freight) has the wing tip, however no extended upper deck instead looks very reminiscent of the early -100 having only a few windows on the upper deck.
The hump also contributes to the 747-400 being one of the fastest Long Haul aircraft - something about a suction effect directly behind the hump on the roof of the aicraft.....
Yes, it's amazing getting on a 747 for a 45 minute flight to Osaka from Haneda... I would imagine the take off alone uses more than a 737 does on a two hour flight!