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Jet Airliner
707-120
Boeing · USA
The 707 was larger and faster than the Comet, with engines mounted on "pylons" under the wings—a safety feature that isolated engine fires from the fuel tanks. Its success turned Boeing into the dominant force in global aviation.
Legacy Fact: Pan Am's first 707 flight from New York to Paris in 1958 effectively ended the era of the ocean liner.
Technical Specifications
| CRUISE SPEED | 897 km/h |
|---|---|
| MAX RANGE | 4,800 km |
| CAPACITY | 141 to 189 Passengers |
| ENGINES | 4x Pratt & Whitney JT3C turbojets |