Boeing 707

Boeing 707 is a very important model not only for the American manufacturer. For Boeing, this is the first model of a jet airliner. This narrow-body four-engine airliner first flew on December 20, 1957.

technical parameters Boeing 707

Manufacturer	Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Role	Narrow-body airliner
Primary users	Pan Am(historical) Trans World Airlines (historical) American Airlines (historical) Air France (historical)
First flight	December 20, 1957
Introduction	October 26, 1958 , with Pan American World Airways

Produced	1956 – 1978
Cockpit crew	Three (Pilot, Copilot, and Flight Engineer)
1- class / cargo	174 @ 34″ – 707-120, 707-120B 189 @ 34″ – 707-320, 707-420, 707-320B 194 @ 32″ – 707-320C
2- class/cargo	137 (32J @ 38″ + 105Y @ 34″) – 707-120, 707-120B 141 (18J + 123Y) – 707-320, 707-420, 707-320B 13 88×125″ pallets – 707-320C
Exit Limit	189 – 707-120, 707-120B, 707-320, 707-420, 707-320B 219 – 707-320C
Fuselage width	148 in (3.8 m)
Length	145 ft 1 in (44.22 m) – 707-120, 707-120B 152 ft 11 in (46.61 m) – 707-320, 707-420, 707-320B, 707-320C
Wingspan	130 ft 10 in (39.88 m) – 707-120, 707-120B 142 ft 5 in (43.41 m) – 707-320, 707-420 145 ft 9 in (44.42 m) – 707-320C, 707-320B
Wing area	2,433 sq ft (226.0 m²) – 707-120, 707-120B 3,050 sq ft (283 m²) – 707-320, 707-420, 707-320B, 707-320C
Maximum takeoff weight	247,000 lb (112 t) – 707-120 258,000 lb (117 t) – 707-120B 312,000 lb (142 t) – 707-320, 707-420 333,600 lb (151.3 t) – 707-320B, 707-320C
Empty weight	122,533 lb (55.580 t) – 707-120 127,500 lb (57.8 t) – 707-120B 142,600 lb (64.7 t) – 707-320, 707-420 148,800 lb (67.5 t) – 707-320B 148,300 lb (67.3 t) – 707-320C
Engines (x4)	P&W JT3C-6 – 707-120 P&W JT3D-1 – 707-120B JT4A-11/12 – 707-320 Conway-12 – 707-420 Pratt & Whitney JT3D-3/7 – 707-320B, 707-320C
Fuel capacity	17,330 US gal (65,600 l) – 707-120, 707-120B 23,820 US gal (90,200 l) – 707-320, 707-420 23,855 US gal (90,300 l) – 707-320B, 707-320C
Thrust per engine	13,500 lbf (60 kN) – 707-120 17,000 lbf (76 kN) – 707-120B 17,500 lbf (78 kN) – 707-320, 707-420 18,000 lbf (80 kN) – 19,000 lbf (85 kN) – 707-320B, 707-320C
Range	3,000 nmi (5,600 km) – 707-120 3,600 nmi (6,700 km) – 707-120B 3,750 nmi (6,940 km) – 707-320, 707-420 5,000 nmi (9,300 km) – 707-320B 2,900 nmi (5,400 km) – 707-320C
Cruise speed	484–540 kn (896–1,000 km/h) – 707-120, 707-120B 478–525 kn (885–972 km/h) – 707-320, 707 -420, 707-320B, 707-320C
Takeoff	7,500 ft (2.3 km) – 707-120, 707-120B 10,700 ft (3.25 km) – 707-320, 707-420 10,000 ft (3.0 km) – 707-320B, 707-320C
Landing	6,500 ft (2.0 km) – 707-120, 707-120B 7,200 ft (2.2 km) – 707-320, 707-420 5,900 ft (1.8 km) – 707-320B 6,200 ft (1.9 km)– 707-320C

Boeing 707

History of the Boeing 707

The Boeing 707, a pioneering aircraft in the history of aviation, emerged as the first commercially successful jet-powered passenger plane, marking a transformative era in air travel. Introduced by Boeing in the late 1950s, the 707 revolutionized the aviation industry by providing a faster, more efficient, and longer-range alternative to propeller-driven aircraft. Making its maiden flight on December 20, 1957, the Boeing 707 entered commercial service with Pan American World Airways in 1958, inaugurating the Jet Age. Its introduction dramatically reduced travel times, making transcontinental and transatlantic flights more accessible and efficient.

The Boeing 707 served as a platform for various models, including those tailored for cargo transport and military applications. It played a pivotal role during the Cold War as a strategic transport aircraft and contributed significantly to global air travel connectivity. Over the years, advancements in technology and design, including the development of stretched variants like the 707-320 series, further enhanced its capabilities. The Boeing 707 left an enduring legacy, influencing subsequent jetliner designs and contributing to the expansion of international air travel. Its impact on the aviation industry remains profound, and the 707 is remembered as a trailblazer that paved the way for modern commercial jet travel.

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Boeing 707

Boeing 707

technical parameters Boeing 707

Boeing 707

History of the Boeing 707

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