History Of Boeing 747 Jet

If you're interested in flying, learn about the history of the Boeing 747 Jet. In 1963, the United States came up with an idea that they needed a more reliable and roomier aircraft. It was then, that the Boeing 747 Jet came into the imagination of man. On May 18, 1964, the proposals were sent out from Boeing, Douglas, General Dynamics, Lockheed and Martin Marietta to create a jet that suits the description of what the United States wanted. Unfortunately, at that time, the Boeing 707 lost the contract to Douglas. John Trippe (one of the world's greatest aircraft consumers, Pan Am), ordered a jet to be created that was even larger than the Boeing 707. Then, the Boeing 737 came into existence. Unfortunately, again, the Boeing 737 was not the ideal jet and it was ordered was again that a larger jet come into existence. Then, on  September 30, 1968, the first Boeing 747 was put out into the public, but its first flight date was on February 9, 1969. There were many tests and operations done to make sure that the Boeing 747 Jet was safe. Fortunately, today the aircraft is safe and one of the roomiest jets on the market.

The Boeing 747 Jet was equipped with a very powerful engine. It was one of the first jets to have a new engine design to make it faster, reliable and use less fuel. Today, there are many sub-models of the Boeing 747 Jet. It is very popular in the aircraft community and holds the title as one of the fastest, roomiest jets on the market. The Boeing 747 Jet is worth more than $235 million. The Boeing 747 Jet could seat up to 452 passengers at once and up to three flight crews.