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I was reading that the fuselage has influences from the KC 97, so basically it means that this fuselage still flying today (Boeing 737s) is basically 70+ years old
i love the aircraft, hopefully it continues with the MAX variants
quoted: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_367-80 Boeing had studied developments of its existing Model 367 (the KC-97 Stratofreighter) incorporating swept wings and podded engines; and chose to build the 367-80, which retained little of the KC-97 except the upper fuselage diameter (and the possibility of building some of the fuselage with existing tooling). Although the design was announced publicly as the Model 707, the prototype was referred to within Boeing simply as the Dash 80 or "-80".
I was reading that the fuselage has influences from the KC 97, so basically it means that this fuselage still flying today (Boeing 737s) is basically 70+ years old
i love the aircraft, hopefully it continues with the MAX variants
quoted: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_367-80 Boeing had studied developments of its existing Model 367 (the KC-97 Stratofreighter) incorporating swept wings and podded engines; and chose to build the 367-80, which retained little of the KC-97 except the upper fuselage diameter (and the possibility of building some of the fuselage with existing tooling). Although the design was announced publicly as the Model 707, the prototype was referred to within Boeing simply as the Dash 80 or "-80".
I was reading that the fuselage has influences from the KC 97, so basically it means that this fuselage still flying today (Boeing 737s) is basically 70+ years old
i love the aircraft, hopefully it continues with the MAX variants
quoted: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_367-80 Boeing had studied developments of its existing Model 367 (the KC-97 Stratofreighter) incorporating swept wings and podded engines; and chose to build the 367-80, which retained little of the KC-97 except the upper fuselage diameter (and the possibility of building some of the fuselage with existing tooling). Although the design was announced publicly as the Model 707, the prototype was referred to within Boeing simply as the Dash 80 or "-80".
so basically it went from this
to this
These 2 aircraft are about as similar as a Ford Model T, and a Chrysler Turbine Car, except the Chrysler has current avionics...
The 737 has been in service since 1968, with many different launch customers. The Boeing 737 is the most delivered aircraft to date (although the Airbus A320 has edged ahead in total sales recently). The first 737-100 entered service in 1968, and the type remains in production today with the 737 MAX series.
I never liked the early 737's as they "bounced" a lot. Not a smooth ride.
Current 737 pilots often criticize cockpit ergonomics, as the dimensions and layout are limited by the dated design. One complaint is the circuit breaker panel located behind their seats, as it's difficult to access. The Airbus A320 cockpit is preferred for it's roominess. Of course, the side sticks are a big part of that. There are for sure a bunch of 737 loyalist as well. Southwest pilots don't have a choice.
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