Boeing 727: Triumph in the Skies (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780764360510)

First flown in 1963, the Boeing 727 was skillfully designed to outclass its competitors and remained without a direct rival for nearly two decades. This jetliner was capable of being operated from short, unimproved airfields, while requiring minimal ground service equipment. In flight, it was a dream--fast, efficient, quiet, and comfortable. Although this book is about an airplane, it is as much about the people at Boeing who were undaunted and took the financial risks necessary to build a truly outstanding machine. Readers will learn technical aspects of the 727, along with taking a close look at the brilliant minds and reasoning behind the design through personal interviews and examining archival data. For the hobbyist, a model-building chapter is also included, which covers techniques for both first-time and experienced modelers.

Author: Dan Dornseif
ISBN-10: 0764360515
ISBN-13: 9780764360510
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/15/2020
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.70lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.60w x 1.30d