Boeing 727 - Triumph in the Skies

First flown in 1963, the Boeing 727 was skillfully designed to outclass its competitors and remained without a direct rival for nearly two decades. This jetliner was capable of being operated from short, unimproved airfields, while requiring minimal ground service equipment. In flight, it was a dream--fast, efficient, quiet, and comfortable. Although this book is about an airplane, it is as much about the people at Boeing who were undaunted and took the financial risks necessary to build a truly outstanding machine. Readers will learn technical aspects of the 727, along with taking a close look at the brilliant minds and reasoning behind the design through personal interviews and examining archival data. For the hobbyist, a model-building chapter is also included, which covers techniques for both first-time and experienced modelers.

About the author

Dan Dornseif has been directly involved with aviation for over three decades and is currently a Boeing 737 captain for a major airline in the United States.

Summary

First flown in 1963, the Boeing 727 was skillfully designed to outclass its competitors and remained without a direct rival for nearly two decades.

Product details

• Authors: Dan Dornseif
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9780764360510
• ISBN: 978-0-7643-6051-0
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 222 mm x 282 mm x 34 mm
• Weight: 1650 g
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Aircraft, space travel; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; Transportation, TRANSPORTATION / Aviation / History, TRANSPORTATION / Aviation / Commercial