The Boeing 707 (US Air Force designation VC-137) was the first American turbojet airliner and revolutionized post-Second World War air transport. The Boeing 707 was a four-engined swept-wing cantilever monoplane launched by Pan Am in 1958 and had a cruising speed of over 910 kmh and a range of 7485 km.
The original Boeing 707-120 was intended for continental use, but was capable of full-load over ocean operation on many routes. It was powered by four Pratt and Whitney JT3C-6 turbojet engines providing a top speed of 1002 kmh and a range of 7485 km and carried up to 181 passengers.
Various models of the Boeing 707 were later made. Later stretch models (the 707-320C) carrying 202 passengers were used for inter-Continental flights. The Boeing 707 had a top speed of about 625 kmh and a maximum range of between 7485 km to 12250 km depending upon model, when fully loaded the range was between about 5000 and 10000 km depending upon model. Research Boeing 707
The Boeing VC-137B/C is a modified version of the Boeing 707 commercial intercontinental airliner used for the transportation of the American Vice-President, cabinet and congressional members, and other high-ranking US and visiting officials. The VC-137B/C body is identical to that of the Boeing 707, but has different interior furnishings and electronic equipment. The passenger cabin is divided into three sections: The forward area has a communications centre, galley, lavatory and an eight-seat compartment. The centre section is designed as an airborne headquarters with conference tables, swivel chairs, projection screen for films and two convertible sofa-bunks. The rear section of the cabin contains double reclining passenger seats, tables, galley, two lavatories and closets. Partitions may be placed throughout the cabin for added privacy. Research VC-137
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