Mid Size Passenger Jets
McDonnell Douglas MD-95 / Boeing 717
ICAO: B712
Overview
The Boeing 707 was one of the first successful commercial jet airliners in the United States. It introduced transcontinental and transatlantic jet travel to a broad market. The aircraft helped establish Boeing as a dominant force in commercial aviation.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 4 × Pratt and Whitney PW JT3D-7
- Engine type
- Turbofan
- Thrust
- 4 × 19,000 lbf · 85 kN
- Avionics
- —
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 194 economy · 147 business
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 11 ft 7 in · 3.54 m
- Cabin height
- 7 ft 2 in · 2.19 m
- Cabin length
- 111 ft 7 in · 34.00 m
- Exterior length
- 152 ft 11 in · 46.61 m
- Tail height
- 42 ft 1 in · 12.83 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 12 ft 4 in · 3.76 m
- Wing span
- 145 ft 9 in · 44.42 m
- Baggage volume
- 1,766 ft³ · 50.0 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 334,000 lb · 151,500 kg
- Max landing weight
- 247,000 lb · 112,000 kg
- Max payload
- 88,000 lb · 40,000 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 23,850 gal · 90,300 L · 72,200 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 545 kt · 627 mph · 1,009 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 105 kt · 121 mph · 194 km/h
- Range
- 50,000 nm · 57,540 mi · 92,600 km
- Fuel burn
- 0.16 nm/gal · 0.08 km/L
- Ceiling
- 43,000 ft · 13,100 m
- Rate of climb
- 3,550 ft/min · 18 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 10,000 ft · 3,050 m
- Landing distance
- 6,200 ft · 1,890 m
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Operational Context
Boeing 707 — pioneering commercial jet airliner
The Boeing 707 originated from the Dash 80 prototype, which first flew in 1954. Developed during the dawn of the jet age, the 707 entered airline service in 1958. It marked a transition from piston and turboprop airliners to high-speed jet transport, significantly reducing travel times on long routes.
Powered by four turbojet or later turbofan engines, the 707 cruised at approximately Mach 0.82 and carried between 140 and 189 passengers depending on variant. Its range varied by model but generally exceeded 3,000 nautical miles (5,500 km). The swept-wing design and pressurized fuselage reflected lessons learned from military jet development.
The aircraft rapidly gained acceptance among major airlines and enabled widespread international jet service. It also formed the basis for numerous military derivatives, including airborne early warning and aerial refueling platforms. Although retired from passenger service decades ago, the 707 remains a milestone aircraft that ushered in the global jet age.
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