Boeing’s 747-300 model introduced the distinctive stretched upper deck which can seat up to 69 economy class passengers. Compared to the -200, the -300’s upper deck is stretched aft by 7.11 m. The Boeing 747-300 […]
The long range Boeing 747SP (Special Performance) is so far the only 747 model to feature a changed fuselage length compared with the 747-100.The fuselage is shortened by 14.35 m, while the vertical tail was […]
Progressive development of the 747 led to the 747-200B with higher weights, more powerful engines and longer range. The -200B first flew in October 1970 entering service with KLM. Developments include the 747-200F freighter, the […]
Boeing developed the 747 both as a passenger and as an air-freighter (cargo model). Pan American ordered 23 airliners of the new type 747 and two freight versions 747F in April 1966. A real “prototype” […]
The Pitts Special was designed by Curtis Pitts and is acknowledged as the worlds leading competition aerobatic and airshow display airplane. The original prototype of the S-1 Special first flew in September 1944. The Pitts […]
Small and powerful with extremely high performance, particularly with respect to both aileron-roll rate and snap-roll rate. The Pitts Special S-1 is regularly used in all competition categories in both national and world contests. Developing […]
The Bo-105CBS-5 Army or Navy is a lightweight twin-engine multi-role military helicopter. It is built by the Eurocopter Group (since July 10th 2000 member of EADS), owned 70% by Aerospatiale France and 30% by Daimler […]
Boeing launched the 747 Program in 1966 with an order from Pan American World Airlines. The 747 entered commercial service in 1970; the early 747 family included the -100, -SP, -200 and -300 models, commonly […]
The 737-900 is the largest and latest member of the 737 family, and was launched on September 10, 1997 with an order for 10 from Alaska Airlines. A 1,57 meter plug forward of the wing […]
Until its launch on September 5, 1994 the 737-800 was known as the 737-400X Stretch. Compared with the -400 the -800 is 3,02 meter longer, taking typical two class seating from 146 to 162, while […]
The 737-600 and -700 are the smaller members of Boeing’s successful Next Generation 737-600/700/800/900 family. The 737’s new wing has greater chord, span and wing area, while the tail surfaces are also larger. The 2,4 […]
The 737-600 and -700 are the smaller members of Boeing’s successful Next Generation 737-600/700/800/900 family. The improved Next Generation Boeing 737 family was launched in November 1993. The 737-600 is based on the 737-500. The […]
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