Most of this information is from the Boeing's historian. I got a chance to interview him over the phone. All though I may not give him justice of all the knowledge he had, I will try my best.
America was introduced to jet transportation on July 15, 1954. The Boeing 707 played a huge role in introducing the world to jet transportation. The Boeing 707 nicked name 'The Dash 80' was flown in 1957, by a man named Tex Johntson. When Tex Johntson flew the first test flight he did two barrel rolls that proved to the American people that jet transportation was safe.
The B707 was faster than anything anyone has ever seen. With 54,000 pounds of thrust and top speeds of 623 MPH, it was fast to say the least. The commercial airplanes we are used to seeing have more than 100,000 pounds of thrust in each jet engine. Boeing went on to win distance and speed records, wowing people around the world.
There are four basic models of the Boeing 707's, which the Boeing Company came out with. Here is a list, B707-120, B707-220, B707-320, B707-420, and also Boeing 707-720. The B707-720 was a shorten version of the bigger B707's that was for smaller airports and shorter flights.
The Boeing 707 was never intended for long trips but they soon were flying across the Atlantic Ocean and the continent. Even the air force would buy the Boeing 707 (new or converted) airplane for general transportation. With the seating capacity of over 141, it was perfect for the air force's general transportation.
Boeing went on to bigger, better, and faster aircraft like: Boeing 737, Boeing 747, Boeing 767, and Boeing 777. It all started with the Boeing 707, the aircraft that is still in our history books. A B707 is in the National Air and Space Museum in Virginia. If you ever get a chance to go, go see the historic Boeing 707.
The Boeing Company makes more than just planes. They also make helicopters, warbirds, and missiles, satellites and spacecraft. What would you expect from the largest aerospace company? Nothing less. Boeing has over 165,000 employees with people in the USA and in 70 different countries. They push the limits with innovations and new technologies. Over 123,000 employees have college degrees and over 32,000 have advanced degrees. So you tell me, if they will continue to amaze us?
America was introduced to jet transportation on July 15, 1954. The Boeing 707 played a huge role in introducing the world to jet transportation. The Boeing 707 nicked name 'The Dash 80' was flown in 1957, by a man named Tex Johntson. When Tex Johntson flew the first test flight he did two barrel rolls that proved to the American people that jet transportation was safe.
The B707 was faster than anything anyone has ever seen. With 54,000 pounds of thrust and top speeds of 623 MPH, it was fast to say the least. The commercial airplanes we are used to seeing have more than 100,000 pounds of thrust in each jet engine. Boeing went on to win distance and speed records, wowing people around the world.
There are four basic models of the Boeing 707's, which the Boeing Company came out with. Here is a list, B707-120, B707-220, B707-320, B707-420, and also Boeing 707-720. The B707-720 was a shorten version of the bigger B707's that was for smaller airports and shorter flights.
The Boeing 707 was never intended for long trips but they soon were flying across the Atlantic Ocean and the continent. Even the air force would buy the Boeing 707 (new or converted) airplane for general transportation. With the seating capacity of over 141, it was perfect for the air force's general transportation.
Boeing went on to bigger, better, and faster aircraft like: Boeing 737, Boeing 747, Boeing 767, and Boeing 777. It all started with the Boeing 707, the aircraft that is still in our history books. A B707 is in the National Air and Space Museum in Virginia. If you ever get a chance to go, go see the historic Boeing 707.
The Boeing Company makes more than just planes. They also make helicopters, warbirds, and missiles, satellites and spacecraft. What would you expect from the largest aerospace company? Nothing less. Boeing has over 165,000 employees with people in the USA and in 70 different countries. They push the limits with innovations and new technologies. Over 123,000 employees have college degrees and over 32,000 have advanced degrees. So you tell me, if they will continue to amaze us?
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