Boeing 247D
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Manufacturer: Boeing Aircraft Company Model: 247D Span: 22.56m / 74ft Year: 1934 Length: 15.72m / 52ft Height: 3.7m / 12ft Wing Area: 77.68m² / 836ft² Short Title: Boeing 247D Empty Weight: 4147.72kg / 9,144lbs Gross Weight: 6191.64kg / 13,650lbs Maximum Speed: 321.8km/h Cruise Speed: 304.1km/h / 189mph Power Plant: Two Pratt & Whitney S1H1-G "Wasp" 550 horsepower engines Registration: N13347 Range: 1198.7km / 745miles Serial Number: 1729   |
Boeing 247D The first modern airliner, the Boeing 247 marked the beginning of a new era. Versatile, easy to maneuver, and economical to operate, the 247 quickly outperformed other transports of the period. United Air Lines, which had a monopoly on the production of 247s, was soon outdistancing its competition. This forced TWA to go to Douglas Aircraft to request a new plane which could compete with -- even outperform -- the 247. The result of this challenge was the development of one of the most significant planes in aviation history -- the Douglas DC-3. |
