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Very rare publicity photo on its first flight to the Bahamas.Boeing 707-465
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Aircraft Data
The Boeing 707 was the first non military jet to be commercially successful and is generally credited as ushering in the Jet Age. It established Boeing as the worlds largest makers of airliners. Dash80 was the name of the prototype.The -400 was produced at specific request for BOAC and powered by Rolls-Royce Conway 508 turbofans. Although BOAC initiated the programme, Lufthansa was the launch customer and Air India was the first to receive a 400 on February 18 1960.
| Country of origin | First flight | No. built | No. in service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 1959 | 37 | n/a | 3 | 147 - 202 |
Power
4 x Rolls Royce Conway (17150 lbf) turbofan engines.
Rolls-Royce Conway 508
Dimensions
| Length | 152 ft. 11 in. |
|---|---|
| Wing Span | 145 ft. 9 in. |
| Height | 42 ft. 5 in. |
| Empty Weight | 146,400 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 333,600 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 525 mph |
|---|---|
| Cruise Speed | 500 mph |
| Ceiling | 35,000 ft. |
| Normal Range | 3,000nm |
| Max Range | 3,735nm (at MTOW) |
Updated 22nd November 2008
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