first commercial aircraft

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Boeing_7x7_series
hydraulic and electrical systems
required type rating
gptkbp:airlines gptkb:Pan_Am
gptkb:United_Airlines
catering and entertainment
gptkbp:avionics advanced for its time
gptkbp:capacity 140 passengers
gptkbp:cockpit two-pilot crew
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:Douglas_DC-8
gptkbp:cultural_impact symbol of modern travel
gptkbp:design twin-engine
gptkbp:economic_impact revolutionized air travel
gptkbp:engine_type turbofan
gptkbp:environmental_impact higher emissions than propeller aircraft
gptkbp:features low wing configuration
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1957
gptkb:1958
gptkbp:fuel_capacity improved over predecessors
gptkbp:height 43 ft 5 in
gptkbp:historical_significance marked the end of propeller dominance
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label first commercial aircraft
gptkbp:influenced future aircraft designs
gptkbp:interior_features spacious cabin
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:legacy set standard for future jets
gptkbp:length 153 ft 2 in
gptkbp:maintenance complex due to technology
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:operational_area lower than propeller aircraft
gptkbp:operational_history widely used by airlines
gptkbp:operational_range short to medium haul
gptkbp:order 25 units
gptkbp:produced_by 1,010 units
gptkbp:production_years 1957-1979
gptkbp:range 3,500 miles
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance FAA certification required
gptkbp:related_model gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:retirement_year 20 years
age and maintenance costs
gptkbp:safety_record generally positive
gptkbp:seating_capacity limited
economy class
improved comfort
gptkbp:services gptkb:1958
gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:significance pioneered commercial jet travel
gptkbp:speed 600 mph
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Boeing_727
gptkbp:tourist_attraction global air travel growth
gptkbp:type gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:wingspan 144 ft 10 in
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wright_Model_K
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5