Boeing 707
Early commercial jet
The Boeing 707 was the first commercially successful jet airliner, introduced in 1958.
It revolutionized air travel by making long-distance flights faster and more accessible, ushering in the jet age.
The four-engine aircraft became the template for modern airliners and served as the basis for military variants including the KC-135 tanker.
Pan Am's 707 service cut transatlantic flight times in half.
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Largest commercial passenger aircraft
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