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Airliner
Model 377 Stratocruiser
Boeing · USA
Based on the B-29/C-97, the Stratocruiser featured a "double-bubble" fuselage. It was the most luxurious way to fly, featuring sleeping berths and a lower-deck lounge where passengers could socialize over drinks.
Legacy Fact: Its complex engines were notoriously unreliable, but its level of onboard luxury remained the industry peak until the 747.
Technical Specifications
| CRUISE SPEED | 484 km/h |
|---|---|
| MAX RANGE | 6,800 km |
| CAPACITY | 50-100 Passengers |
| ENGINES | 4x Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major |