Boeing 707-300

America entered the age of the jet transport on 15 July 1954, when the Boeing 707 prototype, the model 367-80, made its maiden flight. Forerunner of the more than 8,000 Boeing jetliners built since, the B707 was the center of attraction in the aviation world of its time, giving many airline pilots, airline executives, and military and government officials their first taste of jet flying.

SPECIFICATION

First flight: 15 July 1954
Wingspan: 145 ft. 9 in. / 44.42 m
Length: 152 ft. 11 in. / 46.6 m
Height: 42 ft. 5 in. / 12.9 m
Ceiling: 43,000 ft.
Range: 5,353 nm / 9,914 km
MTOW: 138,518 lbs / 62,832 kg
Power plant: Four Pratt & Whitney JT3D-7
Speed: 529 knots / 980 km/h / 0.80 mach
Crew: 3
Accommodation: 141-189 in two or one class configuration