The Boeing 707 is an early American long-range narrow-body airliner, the first jetliner developed and produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Developed from the Boeing 367-80 prototype first flown in 1954, the initial 707-120 first flew on December 20, 1957. Pan Am began regular 707 service on October 26, 1958.

2025年3月19日 · 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.

The Boeing 707 is a jet airliner. It was made by Boeing Commercial Airplanes from 1958 until 1979. It only has two rows of seats, which means it is a narrow-body plane. It also has four engines. The name is often said as "Seven Oh Seven". There are many different types of 707, and they can hold from 140 to 189 passengers. [5] .

The 707's jet speed, long range, high seating capacity and operating economics revolutionised airliner travel when it was introduced into service in 1958. The 707 also laid the foundations for Boeing's dominance of the jet airliner market.

2020年5月17日 · As the Comet was taken out of service, Boeing introduced the world to what would become the 707. Powered by the same Pratt & Whitney turbojet engines fitted to the Air Force's B-52 Stratofortresses, the 707 prototype was super-fast.

So for cabin air purposes, you need one of the key 707 spotting features–turbocompressors. (Or more accurately, the turbocompressor hump). The turbocompressor is basically a little engine-driven turbine that sits right above the engine’s fan casing, just ahead of the pylon.

2024年11月7日 · As one of the first jets to cater to the masses, the 707 set a new standard for efficiency, speed, and passenger comfort, shaping the airline industry for decades to come. Let’s explore the rich history of the Boeing 707, its variants, engines, and some notable moments that have defined its legacy. The prototype

2023年10月21日 · We are feeling the effect of the 707's launch every time we sit on a Boeing jet today. Despite flying for the first time over six decades ago, the plane is still leaving a legacy. With this impact in mind, here's a look at the story of the 707 and how it …

2020年5月18日 · To the uninitiated the new plane looks like the iconic Boeing 707. However it was always only going to be a proof of concept prototype and differed greatly from what was to become Boeing’s first jet airliner.

2014年10月20日 · The Boeing 707 revolutionised air travel and kicked the jet age into top gear. Commercial flight today owes it everything, Jonathan Glancey writes.