I am going to list my favorite four, but you may have others.
1. Boeing 247, 1933. First modern airliner, with low wing, two engines, and fully enclosed cabin. Carried ten passengers.
2. Douglas DC-3, 1935. First truly practical airliner that could pay for itself hauling passengers alone. Early versions carried 21 passengers, but later models carried up to 28.
3. Lockheed Constellation, 1945. First practical long-range pressurized airliner, and first airliner with true transatlantic capability. Led the way to other pressurize long-range prop airplanes, such as the DC-6, DC-7, and Stratocruiser.
4. Boeing 707, 1957. First truly successful jet airliner to enter regular service in both transatlantic and domestic service. Led to one of the most successful airliner families in airline history.
You might have other favorites that belong on this list as much as these four. Please share them and tell why they were important.
2007-11-11
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