Boeing 707 Medium to Long-Range Jetliner
DESCRIPTION:
Beginning as the Model 367-80 in 1952, the Boeing 707 was to become the first turbine-engine powered aircraft in the US. The basic design, first unveiled in 1954, was derived from the Boeing 377 Stratocruiser civil and KC-97 military transports and especially the B-47 Stratojet bomber. The 707 saw many improvements over its production lifetime, namely sporting numerous engines ranging from the original Pratt & Whitney JT3C turbojets to the final, much-improved, JT3D-7 turbofans. So successful was the Boeing 707 concept that it has served as the basis for all future Boeing transports to the current day as well as those of its rivals. By the time production finally ended in 1991, 1,010 aircraft had been built for passenger, freight, and military operations. Many will remain in service, especially with African and South American operators, well into the 21st century.
Data below for 707-320C
Last modified 05 November 2003
HISTORY:
First Flight 15 July 1954
Service Entry
October 1958 (with Pan Am)
CREW: 4
PASSENGERS: (typical) 110-189
(707-320C) 147 in two classes
ESTIMATED COST:
unknown
AIRFOIL SECTIONS:
Wing Root BAC 310/311/312, (section 1), (section 2), (section 3), (section 4), (section 5)
Wing Tip
BAC 313
DIMENSIONS:
Length 152.92 ft (46.61 m)
Wingspan 145.75 ft (44.42 m)
Height 42.42 ft (12.93 m)
Wing Area 2,941 ft2 (273.7 m2)
Canard Area
not applicable
WEIGHTS:
Empty 137,526 lb (62,512 kg)
Typical Load unknown
Max Takeoff 328,060 lb (149,118 kg)
Fuel Capacity internal: unknown
external: not applicable
Max Payload
unknown
PROPULSION:
Powerplant four Pratt & Whitney JT3D-7 turbofans
Thrust 76,000 lb (320.4 kN)
PERFORMANCE:
Max Level Speed at altitude: 625 mph (1,010 km/h)
at sea level: unknown
cruise speed: 550 mph (885 km/h)
Initial Climb Rate 2,640 ft (714 m) / min
Service Ceiling 39,000 ft (11,000 m)
Range max fuel: 4,700 nm (8,690 km)
max payload: 4,260 nm (7,885 km)
g-Limits unknown
KNOWN VARIANTS:
367-80 Prototype
707-120 First production model
707-120B Improved 707-120 with more powerful turbofan engines and wing and tail refinements
707-220 Similar to 707-120 but with new engines
707-320
Intercontinental First version built for transcontinental use with larger wingspan and length, improved engines, and room for 189 passengers
707-320B
Intercontinental Improved 707-320 with aerodynamic refinements and better engines
707-320C
Convertible Multipurpose variant capable of carrying all passenger (147 to 219), all cargo, or mixed passenger/cargo loads
707-320C
Freighter Dedicated cargo version of 320C with no facilities for passengers
707-420
Intercontinental Model 707-320 with Rolls-Royce Conway Mk 508 turbofans
VC-137 Military VIP transports operated by USAF
717 (C-135) Military in-flight refueling aircraft co-developed with the original 707 design (not to be confused with the current 717 originally known as the McDonnell Douglas MD-95, a completely separate design)
E-3 Military Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft based on 707-320B
E-6 Military submarine communications platform based on 707
E-8 Military battlefield reconnaissance platform based on 707-323C
KNOWN OPERATORS:
Civil ADC Airlines
AECA
Aeroamerica
Aerobrasil Cargo
Aerocondor Colombia
Aerolineas Argentinas
Aero Nica
Aeronaves del Peru
Aerotal Colombia
Aerouruguay
Aerovias
Aero Zambia
African Airlines International
Air Afrique
Air Algerie
Air Atlantic Cargo
Air Atlantis
Air Berlin USA
Air Borealis
Air Cargo Plus (ACS)
Air Carrier Supply
Air Florida
Air France
Air Fret
Air Holidays
Air India
Air Lanka
Air Madagascar
Air Malta
Air Manila
Air Mauritius
Air Memphis
Air Moravia
Air Nacoia
Air Rwanda
Air Region
Air Samoa
Air Zimbabwe
Allied Airlines
Alyemda
American Airlines
American Trans Air (ATA)
Analinda Airlines
Angola Air Charter
ARCA Colombia
Ariana Afghan
Avianca
Aviation Consultants
Aviation Systems International
Aviation Traders
Azerbaijan Airways
Azza Air Transport
Bahamas World
Balkh Airlines
Beta Cargo
Biman Bangladesh
Blue Air
Braniff
British Air Tours
British Airways
British Midland Airlines (BMA)
British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC)
British West Indian Airways
Burlington Air Transport
CAL Congo Airlines
Cameroon Airlines
Canadian Pacific Airlines
Cargolux
Cargo Moravia (CMA)
Cathay Pacific
Charlotte Aircraft
China Airlines
China Southwest Airlines
Comtran International
Clipper International
Coastal Airways
Congo Airlines
Continental Airlines
Continental Cargo Airlines
Cyprus Airways
Danair
DAS Air Cargo
Denver-Ports of Call
Dominicana de Aviacion
Egyptair
El Al
Enterprise Air
Equaflight
Equator Leasing
Espace Aviation
Ethiopian Airways
First International Airlines
Florida West Airlines
Flying Dolphin Airlines
Flying Tigers
Fresh Food Trading (FFT)
GAS Air Nigeria
GM Airlines
Global International
Golden State Air Cargo
Greco Air
Gulf Falcon
Hang Khong Vietnam
Hispaniola Airways
IAT Cargo Airlines Independent Air
Interair
Iran Air
Iraqi Airways
Jamahiriyan Air Transport
Jaro International
Jason Air
JAT Yugoslav Airlines
Jet Cargo Liberia
Jet Clipper Johnny
Jetlease
Johnsons Air
Jordan World Airways
Katale Aero Transport
Kivu Cargo
Korean Airlines
Kuwait
LAB Airlines
Lacer
Lade
LAM
LanChile
Libyan Arab Airlines
Libyan Arab Air Cargo
Lineas Aereas Paraguayas
Lloyd Aero Boliviana
Lonsdale Jet
Lowa
Lufthansa
Luxair
Luxavia
Luxor Air
Mexicargo
Midair
Middle East Airlines
Million Air
MISR Overseas Airways
Monarch Airlines
Naganagani
National Air Charters (Zambia)
National Aircraft
National Overseas Airlines
Nigeria Airways
Northwest Orient
Occidental Airlines
Olympic Airways
Omega Air
Omni International
Pacific Western Airlines
Pakistan International Airlines
Pan Am
Pan Aviation
Pearl Air
PLUNA
Point Air Mulhouse
Primeras
Qantas
Quebecair
Quiet Skies
Rwandair
Romavia
RomAviation
Royal Air Maroc
Royal Jordanian
RN Air Cargo
Sabena
SAE Cargo Saeta
Saha Airlines
Saudia
Scibe-Airlift Congo
Seaboard World
Seagreen Air Transport
SkyAir Cargo
Skymaster Airlines
Skyways International
Sobelair
Société Antillaise De Transport et de Tourisme (SATT)
Somali Airlines
South African Airways
St. Lucia Airways
Standard
Sudan Airways
TAAG Angola Airlines
Tampa Colombia
TAP Air Portugal
Tarom
TBN Aircraft Aruba
Thai Flying Service
TMA of Lebanon
Tradan Association
Tradewinds Air Cargo
Transair Cargo
Trans-Air Services
Trans Arabian
Transasian
TransBrazil
Transcontinental Sur
Trans European Airways
Transmediterranean Airways
Transportes Aereo Rioplatense
Trans World Airlines (TWA)
Triangle Airline
Tunis Air
Uganda Airlines
United African Airlines
US Global
Varig
Vietnam
Wolf Aviation
World Air Freight
Yemenia
Zaire International Cargo
Zambia Airways
Zarkani
Government/Military Angola
Argentina
Australia
Benin
Botswana
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Congo
Egypt
France
Germany
India
Indonesia
Iran
Israel
Italy
Liberia
Morocco
NATO
Pakistan
Paraguay
Peru
Qatar
Romania
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Spain, Fuerza Aerea Española (Spanish Air Force)
Togo
Turkey
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
US Air Force
US Navy
Venezuela
Zaire
Andre
Boeing 707 technical information
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Dear Andre,
a little reaction from my side.
The technical know how of planes is for the specialists, so no comment from me.
But the operator list that you have shown to us is far from complete, f.e. in Belgium alone we had 707 operators like AMI Cargo, BIAC (not the airport
) and Young Cargo.
Best is to read a good book about the B707 like:
-Individual Aircraft History of the Boeing 707 - 40 years in commercial aviation by Kivanc Hurturk BuchairUSA 1998.
-Boeing 707/720/KC-135
Chapters cover the evolution of the 707 family, KC-135A modifications and current USAF structure, current unit allocations of existing KC-135s. Airline operators (128 pages) and individual aircraft histories (220 pages) coupled with line numbers vs c/nos, registration cross index make this a must for airliner enthusiasts/historians. A4 Hard Bound - over 600 pages including some 200 colour and over 100 black and white.
Air Britain Publication 1998.
Especially the latter publication gives a nice review of all operators.
Although books have the negative side of being fast out of date, the info you can gather from them is mostly much more worth than to be found on internet or magazines.
But, Andre, of course i appreciate any effort in making this an item to discuss about .
Also the very close variant the B720 deserves a little attention.
This short body saw briefly some service with Delta Air Transport as OO-VGM and was also called the "Van Gaever Mistake" as it was not a great succes story.
SS
a little reaction from my side.
The technical know how of planes is for the specialists, so no comment from me.
But the operator list that you have shown to us is far from complete, f.e. in Belgium alone we had 707 operators like AMI Cargo, BIAC (not the airport
) and Young Cargo.Best is to read a good book about the B707 like:
-Individual Aircraft History of the Boeing 707 - 40 years in commercial aviation by Kivanc Hurturk BuchairUSA 1998.
-Boeing 707/720/KC-135
Chapters cover the evolution of the 707 family, KC-135A modifications and current USAF structure, current unit allocations of existing KC-135s. Airline operators (128 pages) and individual aircraft histories (220 pages) coupled with line numbers vs c/nos, registration cross index make this a must for airliner enthusiasts/historians. A4 Hard Bound - over 600 pages including some 200 colour and over 100 black and white.
Air Britain Publication 1998.
Especially the latter publication gives a nice review of all operators.
Although books have the negative side of being fast out of date, the info you can gather from them is mostly much more worth than to be found on internet or magazines.
But, Andre, of course i appreciate any effort in making this an item to discuss about
.Also the very close variant the B720 deserves a little attention.
This short body saw briefly some service with Delta Air Transport as OO-VGM and was also called the "Van Gaever Mistake" as it was not a great succes story.
SS
Should iLien wrote: And Q707 is probably the best specialist on the 707.
or 
?My saying is: when your're in love with someone or -thing, just give the very best of yourself.
BTW i did forget to mention that Abelag Airways operated a B707 back in 1979-1981, OO-ABA seen parked on ..... the "Abelag tarmac" .
SS