Boeing 727: Triumph in the Skies

By Dan Dornseif

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764360515
• ISBN13: 9780764360510
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 3.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.6" x 11.1"