Wi***edia : Boeing 707
The Boeing 707 is an American, long-range, narrow-body airliner, the first jetliner developed and produced by Boeing Airplanes.
Pe***e also ask : What is 707 known for?
The Boeing 707 is an American, long-range, narrow-body airliner, the first jetliner developed and produced by Boeing Airplanes. Developed from the Boeing 367-80 prototype first flown in 1954, the initial 707-120 first flew on December 20, 1957.
Pe***e also ask : Is the Boeing 707 still in use?
Boeing 707s still in service Today, most are in military service. The US Air Force operates more than 40 707 aircraft - all military variants based on the 707, including the E-3 Sentry and the E-8. NATO, the UK RAF, and the Royal Saudi Air Force also operate sizeable fleets of E-3 aircraft.
Pe***e also ask : Why is it called 707?
The's marketing department felt that the number 700 didn't have enough pizzazz. So the first passenger airline in the series was assigned the number 707 (pronounced Seven Oh Seven). The Boeing 707 is credited with launching the beginning the \u201cJet Age.\u201d
Bo***g : Historical Snapshot: 707/720 Transport
The 707 was designated the 720 when it was modified for short- to medium-range routes and for use on shorter runways. Engineers reduced the fuselage length by 9 ...