Boeing 707
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Boeing 707 is an early jet airliner built by Boeing in the USA. It first flew in 1957 and entered service in 1958. Bring jet speed to mass-market travel across continents and oceans.
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- Top speed1,000 km/h (621 mph)
- Range9,300 km (5,779 miles)
- First flight1957
- Wingspan44.4 m (146 ft)
Boeing 707 specs
| Top speed | 1,000 km/h (621 mph) |
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| Range | 9,300 km (5,779 miles) |
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| Length | 46.6 m (153 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 44.4 m (146 ft) |
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| Height | 12.9 m (42 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 151 t (332,895 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 141 to 189 passengers |
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| Engines | 4 × turbojet / turbofan |
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| First flight | 1957 |
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| Entered service | 1958 |
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| Built by | Boeing (USA) |
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Boeing 707 facts
- Its success helped kick off the jet age for airlines around the world.
- Its prototype performed a barrel roll over Seattle in 1955.
- It could cruise faster than many modern airliners, at around 600 mph (965 km/h), about Mach 0.88 to 0.91. Its turbojet engines and swept-back wings were built for raw speed rather than for saving fuel.
Quick quiz
When did the Boeing 707 first fly?
In 1957.
Who built the Boeing 707?
Boeing, in the USA.
How fast can the Boeing 707 fly?
Its top speed is 1,000 km/h (621 mph).
How far can the Boeing 707 fly?
About 9,300 km (5,779 miles).
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