Who Likes Aircraft ?

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[Richard Cranium]

That's a cool looking jet, what is it?

 

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That's a cool looking jet, what is it?

Lockheed Jetstar, the first business jet, made from 1961 to 1980. Elvis owned two of them.

 

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Lockheed Jetstar, the first business jet, made from 1961 to 1980. Elvis owned two of them.

C-140 in USAF lingo.

 

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Blenheim aircraft from 60 Squadron RAF level out for the “run in” to make a mast-head attack on a Japanese coaster off Akyab, Burms in 1942

 

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While the 747 was planned on carrying more passengers than anyone else, some airlines wanted a somewhat smaller verison, something that would compete with the DC-10 or Lockheed L-1011. So, Boeing shortened their 747 and created the 747SP. It was originally 'SB' for 'Short Body', but changed to 'SP' for Special Performance'.

And it was special. With a shortened fuselage, but having the same wing and engines as the larger type, this model ended up with superior takeoff performance and top speed, maxing out at 624 mph. with a 568 mph. cruising speed. Ultimately, only 45 of this version were built.

 

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Another shortened Boeing product was the Boeing 720. Sometimes nicknamed as Boeing's 'Thunderbird', it was a shortened 707 with good performance. The first aircraft produced went to United Airlines, who set a speed record from London to Karachi, averaging 583 mph. for the trip.

One of the more famous versions of the 720 was the 'Starship', a jet outfitted for rental to rock bands.

Among others, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Alice Cooper, The Rolling Stones and Deep Purple used this as their tour jet.

 

[Richard Cranium]

My dad took my older brother & I to see the air show in Ohkosk in 1972(?) and we flew out on a 747. I barely remember the trip, but I do recall going upstairs to the lounge area and they opened the cockpit door for us to look inside and say hello to the pilots.

 

[Geetex]

they opened the cockpit door for us to look inside and say hello to the pilots.

RC, do you like movies about gladiators?