Boeing 707

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21 Dec 2025 · © Unknown

Foreground aircraft appears to be a classic Eastern Bloc jet trainer/fighter, possibly a Polish Air Force MiG-15UTI or similar, but focus here is on the Boeing 707.

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Aircraft

707 B707

Qantas retro

Airline

Qantas

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Boeing

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 707 revolutionized intercontinental travel and was Qantas's first jetliner, with the specific retro-liveried example being preserved historically.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare; there are only a handful of preserved Boeing 707s in Qantas livery.

Record Flights

Set numerous long-haul records in its early service including first jet service across the Pacific.

Safety & Events

Qantas operated the 707 without a fatal accident during its entire operational history.

Future Outlook

Preserved; likely in a museum or used as a heritage display.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney JT3D

Engine

39.88 meters

Wingspan

46.61 meters

Length

6,715 kilometers

Range

965 km/h

Speed

140-189 passengers

Capacity

148,800 kilograms

MTOW

12.93 meters

Height

80.6 kN (18,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 2, typically 105-108 dB

Noise

Foreground aircraft may distract from identification; registration for both not visible.