The 377 shared the distinctive design of the C-97, with a "double-bubble" fuselage cross-section, resembling a figure-8, with the smaller loop on the bottom, with 6,600 cubic feet (190 m 3) of interior space shared between two passenger decks. Outside diameter of the upper lobe was 132 inches, compared to 125 inches for the DC-6 and other ...

Aboard the double decker Boeing 377, passengers could descend the spiral staircase from the main deck to a fabulous lounge. This was the most deluxe feature of the luxurious Stratocruiser. Here passengers could socialize and enjoy an after-dinner drink and perhaps a game of cards.

Its design was advanced for its day; its innovative features included two passenger decks and a pressurized cabin, a relatively new feature on transport aircraft. It could carry up to 100...

Feb 15, 2020 · Aboard the double decker Boeing 377, passengers could descend the spiral staircase from the main deck to a fabulous lounge. This was the most deluxe feature of the luxurious Stratocruiser. Here passengers could socialize and enjoy an after-dinner drink and perhaps a game of cards.

Its design was advanced for its day; its innovative features included two passenger decks and a pressurized cabin, a relatively new feature on transport aircraft. It could carry up to 100 passengers on the main deck plus 14 in the lower deck lounge; typical seating was for 63 or 84 passengers or 28 berthed and five seated passengers.

Dec 22, 2020 · The 377 Stratocruiser is no longer used today, but its legacy as a luxury plane lives on. The Pan Am Museum Foundation has an exhibit about the plane in New York City filled with pictures and...

In the 377 Stratocruiser's main passenger cabin, 18 seats could be made up into nine lower double berths. Nine upper single berths could be lowered, already made up and ready for occupancy. The interior sidewalls, ceilings upholstery and floor coverings were all fabric-covered for sound purposes and weight.

Mar 14, 2024 · The Boeing 377 Stratocrusier, which embarked on its maiden flight in July 1947, was the first passenger plane to feature two decks and was the icon of long-haul luxury travel in the 1950s and 1960s. Today, we will explore the ins and outs of the Stratocrusier and the relatively short history of the plane.

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6 days ago · Here are the complete specifications of the Boeing 377 Stratocruiser: Performance: The Stratocruiser’s pressurized cabin allowed passengers to fly at high altitudes without discomfort, and it had a spacious interior with fully reclining seats, a lounge area, and even a …