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What are the different Boeing airplanes in the world?
Boeing has produced many different airplanes. Most current ones are in the 700s line (Boeing 707, 717, 727, 737, 747, 757, 767, 777, and 787). Each number has many different models and setups, as the number just specifies a general fuselage design. Some additional models are considered part of the McDonnell Douglas company, as they were built before becoming a part of Boeing.
no one invented Boeing, it is a company that was started by William Boeing, and today is one of the largest, if not largest aircraft manufacturer.
How many wings does a Boeing 747 have?
2, in most airplanes, but some have more or less. there is also more if you include the horizontal stabilizer, the two small wings on the back of the airplane or on top of the vertical stabilizer, used for controlling the airplanes pitch and the up and down motion.
What is the cost of Boeing 737-800?
Are we talking the base model, or the executive model which has napkins in the armrests?
What is the salary of a Boeing 747 pilot?
Average Captain's salary with 10 years experience as a Captain ~$265000.
The above "answer" is very high. Although salaries vary from airline to airline, a more accurate ballpark figure would be around $200K. By the way, the term "salary" is not really the right term. Pilots are not paid a "salary." They are usually paid by the hour. Hours vary throughout the year and with upturns and downturns in the economy. If you fly less, you make less. Those that are on reserve (on call) generally make less than those who have a regular schedule. Information about pilot salaries can be very deceptive to those outside the industry. Pilot pay is normally a function of position (aircraft and seat....i.e., captain or first officer) and years of service. The years of service normally top out at 12 years, which means that someone in a certain position with 25 years of service would be paid the same as someone in that same position with 12 years. But that does not mean that everyone with that number of years is senior enough to HOLD that position. For example, the pay chart may show a pay rate for a 747 captain and 12 years of service, but no one can hold that position after 12 years. At my airline, the junior 747 captain has 25 years seniority. Another misconception is that everyone eventually gets to fly the highest paying aircraft. That is not true. Depending on how old someone was when he was hired, and how many pilots were hired in the previous years, a pilot may reach retirement age long before he ever gets to fly on the largest equipment. For example, if a pilot was hired at age 35 (not that unusual after getting the necessary experience flying in the military or flying commuters) then that puts him around age 60. Up until this last year, that was the mandatory retirement age. Even when someone does make it to the largest aircraft, he may only get to fly that for a short time before he has to retire. I've known of pilots that only flew a few trips on the 747 before having to retire. This whole area of pilot salaries is a lot like looking at professional ball player salaries. The guy hoping to make it to the major leagues looks at what the top guys are making, never realizing that very few make that much, or make that much for very long. If you factor in the years required to develop the experience and the low pay in the early years (my first job as a pilot at a major airline paid $800 per month) it puts the pay at the high end (for a short time) in a very different perspective.
How far is it from Vancouver BC to the Boeing factory in Seattle?
Anywhere from 80 to 180 miles, depending on which Boeing Factory in Seattle you mean. Use Google Maps and the correct plant name to find out.
Ethical issues in marketing with examples?
Whether targeted marketing or market research is appropriate. Example: targeting sales of high risk financial products (e.g. adjustable rate mortgages) to low income individuals. Whether marketing and selling high health risk products is ethical (e.g. tobacco products, alcohol, pharmaceuticals, etc.). Whether marketing that enhances stereotypes is appropriate (e.g. portraying women as the housekeeper in food and house cleaning advertisements).
How thrust is produced in Boeing 747?
Four GE turbofan engines generate 56,000 pounds of thrust each. This adds to 224,000 pounds of thrust altogether.
What is the function of anti skid brake manifold in aircraft?
Answer On "older" aircraft, the pilot applies brakes that moves cranks and pulleys that opens the Brake Valve. The Brake Valve ports regulated pressure to the Anti-Skid Manifolds. The Manifolds provides the pressure to the brakes. If the Anti-Skid computer detects a skid condition, the computer commands a pair of matching brakes to release pressure to allow the wheels to spin back up. The anti-skid releases brakes in pairs to keep an equal braking applied to each side of the aircraft. If the braking is unsymmitrical, this could cause the a/c to go into a spin.
What is the take off speed for an airplane?
Take-off speeds vary according to the aircraft design and the operating weight. Some light aircraft like Piper Cubs, for instance, can take off at 40-50 kts, while large commercial airliners like the Boeing 767 have a take-off speed range from 125 to 175 kts...again, depending on weight and configuration. The density altitude of the airport also affects take off speed.
There is no single answer to this question. A fixed wing aircraft's wings generates lift when the air moves over it. As the speed increases, a point will be reached where the lift equals the weight, and the aircraft is able to become airborn. Different aircraft have different applications. For example some aircraft are built for speed, others for lifting. They will have different wing areas which match their use. The smaller the wing area, the less the lift at a given airspeed, and thus the higher the takeoff speed. However they will have a higher top speed. A glider for example will become airborn before its tug, as it is a light structure with a large wing area. A fighter plane has a small wing area, needs a higher takeoff speed, but will move much faster through the air.
Small planes (piper, cessna etc.) about 70-110 mph.
Medium planes (727,737) about 190- 230 mph.
Large planes (747,757) about 230-265 mph.
This varies greatly from one type of airplane to the next. Some of the smaller single-engined private planes can take off at speeds as low as 45mph, while most airliners need about 100mph for takeoff.
The AirBus 380 and the Boeing 747 are both typically at 170-180 mph.
This also depends on other factors such as the weight of what they are carrying, weather conditions (wind, storms & air pressure) and even the angle of the runway can all affect the aircraft take-off.
Takeoff speed is the speed at which the wings generate enough lift for the airplane to begin to fly.
The speeds needed for takeoff are relative to the motion of the air (indicated airspeed). A headwind will reduce the ground speed needed for takeoff, as there is a greater flow of air over the wings. Typical take-off air speeds for jetliners are in the 130 to 155 knot range (150 to 180 miles/hour, 250 - 290 km/hour.) Light aircraft, such as a Cessna 150, take off at around 55 knots (63 miles/hour, 100 km/hour). Ultralights have even lower take-off speeds. The take off speed is directly proportional to the aircraft weight; the heavier the weight, the greater the speed needed. Some aircraft specifically designed for short takeoff and landing can take off at speeds below 40 knots, and can even become airborne from a standing start when pointed into a sufficiently strong wind.
This is a very broad question considering how many planes there are. Most single engine propeller planes take off around 70 mph. Commercial airliners around 140 mph.
It depends on the aircraft.
How much does a 747 plane cost?
A lot of money. 140 million dollars +
http://www.boeing.com/commercial/prices/index.html
200 million +
----- I would add depending on the customization also. If you have custom design like John Travolta add a couple of million to that.
Commercial air travel is still one of the safest ways to travel. There are thousands and thousands of people that fly every day. It sounds like it isn't safe when a plane crashes because so many people are killed/injured at one time. Traveling by car is the most dangerous way to travel.
Statistically, flying is far safer than driving.
How many passengers can a Boeing 747 carry?
Modern airliners do not have only one seating configuration.
A 747-400 with business and economy classes can hold 524 passengers.
747-400ER can hold 416 people
Passenger capacity varies by aircraft configuration (how many classes of service and seat pitch), which is determined by each airline. Some airlines have configurations in the 400-450 passenger range, while others opt for more dense configurations that can, depending on how tightly they want to pack 'em in, reach 550-600 passengers.
The most recent iteration of Boeing 747, the 400 series, is listed as carrying from 416 to 524 passengers, depending on configuration. However, I have heard of "one class" configurations in Japan that have held close to 700 passengers.
about 500, the biggest
This is the specs of the seating in the Boeing 747-200: Passengers single class: - 539. Passengers two class main deck: - 32 first class. - 388 economy class. Passengers three class main deck: - 22 first class. - 84 business class. - 131 economy class. Upper deck seating options: - 15 place lounge. - 8 first class plus 11 place lounge. - 16 first class sleeper seats. - 32 - 45 economy class.
There are 550 to 660 seats aboard a Boeing 747 not including the 10 or more other seats reserved for flight employees only.
What is the colour of the 'black box' on a commercial aeroplane?
My son says it is red
black
A black box flight recorder is usually bright day-glo orange to make it easier to find in event of a crash.
Orange
What is a commercial jet flight?
A commercial jet flight is a chartered airline service on a jet plane, as in a flight with passengers etc.
What is the expected fuel consumption for a 1995 Vitara?
for my 1997 vitara sidekick its only 7km/liter on city driving and 10km/liter on highway driving.
When did the plane first carry passengers?
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How much does a gallon of gas cost?
The cost of gasoline, or any other fuel, varies widely throughout the world.
It is controlled by those countries that produce it, those companies that refine and sell it and taxes added by various governments.
In some countries the tax is actually greater than the cost of production.
Why is aluminum used for many airplane parts?
Aluminum is used because it is strong, lightweight, and does not easily corrode.
Its high resistance to corrosion means it will last longer in service. This is because when it is exposed to air, it forms a protective layer called 'aluminium oxide' which will help prevent corrosion. It is also extremely lightweight and so won't weigh down the plane as much. It's also malleable, making it easier to achieve the shape you'd want.
What is the list price of a Boeing 777?
Depending on the type of Boeing 777, the price will vary between 202 to 245.5 million US dollars. Jetliners don't have list prices, because each one is made according to the desires of its purchaser. Not so much on the interior fit, such as seats that can be replaced readily as is often done, but on items such as how many/what type of galley, and other extras such as more fuel tanks or the avionics installed. For seats, airlines usually look to a third party, and this usually doesn't effect the list price.
