When did the b707 enter service?

When did the b707 enter service?

October 26, 1958
Boeing 707, the first successful commercial passenger jetliner. The mid- to long-range narrow-body four-engine aircraft with a swept-wing design was developed and manufactured by the Boeing Company. It made its first flight on December 20, 1957, and entered commercial service on October 26, 1958.

How did the 707 get its name?

Story goes that the name 707 came from the angle of the plane’s wings. The first plane might well have been named the 700, but it just didn’t sound right to the marketing Mad Men of the era. “Seven-oh-seven” sounded sexier — with a ring like “double-oh-seven.” The naming tradition’s been carried down over the decades.

Are there any Boeing 707-320B aircraft for sale?

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What was the final variant of the Boeing 707?

The final variant of the Boeing 707 was the 707-320C. The C stood for convertible as this aircraft could alternate between being a passenger-carrying aircraft and a cargo carrier. It came with a large fuselage cargo door, three leading-edge sectional flaps and improved landing and take-off performance. The ventral tail fin was also removed.

What is the range of a Boeing 707?

Versions of the aircraft have a capacity from 140 to 189 passengers and a range of 2,500 to 5,750 nautical miles (4,630 to 10,650 km). The 707-320B saw the application of the JT3D turbofan to the Intercontinental but with aerodynamic refinements.

What happened to the Boeing 707-355C?

Air France Boeing 707-355C taking off from London Heathrow Airport. You can just hear the raw screaming of the four jets. It may seem hard for us to believe today, but the success of a new jet airliner was not assured. Boeing looked at many designs around wings and engine layouts before they went ahead built a prototype.