Boeing 7E7 Will Use Air Transport for Component Delivery (Cool Pictures)

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[Paleo Conservative]

I just got this off of Boeing's website.

[Support Free Republic]

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[Dan Evans]

I know the 7 in Boeing's numbering scheme stands for good luck but what does the E stand for? And how come they're using letters now? They can't be running out of numbers, there was no 787.

[Paleo Conservative]

what does the E stand for?

I believe the "E" is for "efficient". Supposedly once the 7E7 is delivered, Boeing is going to apply the same technologies to update the 747 to make it more efficient and increase its range.

[July 4th]

Kinda like the Super Guppy.

[GeronL]

Now, lets put one into orbit!

[Rudder]

You're kidding, right?

[GeronL]

not nearly as ugly as the Guppy. Doesn't the Guppy use props?

[Centurion2000]

That thing's almost an airship.

[dighton]

allaboutguppys.com

[Capitalist Eric]

Given your website, it is clear that you're into Guppys.

But good GOD, man, that thing is hideous! An aeronautical Edsel, if you will... :-P

Be good,

[Lokibob]

I;m confused, is the picture one of a 7E7 or a modified 747 to transport 7E7 parts?

[kerosene]

This is what Airbus uses.

[dighton]

Given your website, it is clear that you're into Guppys.

Daren Savage's site: no credit due here.

Super Guppy takeoff -- 1.9 MB QuickTime movie.

[blam]

Does anyone know where they have decided to build the factory for these planes?

[Lokibob]

New Boeing 7E7 Image Features Innovative Design Concepts

 

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Boeing engineers are using a 7E7 concept design to push their thinking on more innovative exterior designs concepts including a refined nose shape, new wing tip concepts and a sculpted vertical tail structure. Engineers are studying these touches for consideration on the new 7E7, which is being designed as a super-efficient, twin-aisle airplane capable of carrying 200-250 passengers on long-range routes.

 

 

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Boeing Conducts Wind Tunnel Tests on Modified 747s

 

 

got it!!!!!

[Ben Hecks]

I checked on the availability of the Guppy in '87-88 to transport some oversize aerospace components. Fortunately, the USAF modified two C-5s by removing the upper deck/troop seats and installing a larger rear pressure door and we were able to use it to transport spacecraft components to the launch site. Ideally, the USAF will be able to charter the modified 7E7 for some of those jobs.

[Paleo Conservative]

I;m confused, is the picture one of a 7E7 or a modified 747 to transport 7E7 parts?

It's a modified 747 to transport 7E7 parts. Airbus used to use Super Guppies built from heavily modified Boeing KC-97s/Sratocruisers to transport components between factories. Airbus now uses a modified Airbus A-300 called the Beluga to transport assemblies between factories.

[Paleo Conservative]

Does anyone know where they have decided to build the factory for these planes?

I think Boeing is still being coy about their plans. With a transporter like this to move components, it may very well not be in Washington state.

[Rudder]

Most amazing of all is that it actually flies in the air...

Seeing is believing?