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What happened to the Boeing SST?
The SST was the topic of considerable concern within and outside the aviation industry. From the start, the airline industry noted that the economics of the design were questionable, concerns that were only partially addressed during development….
| Boeing 2707 | |
|---|---|
| Status | Canceled in 1971 |
Why was SST Cancelled?
The effects on Boeing were devastating to say the least. As Boeing had more than 120 SST orders on its books, the cancellation of the SST program along with the termination of some production lines and a general downturn in civilian aircraft orders led to the loss of tens of thousands of jobs.
What is SST in aviation?
A supersonic transport (SST) or a supersonic airliner is a civilian supersonic aircraft designed to transport passengers at speeds greater than the speed of sound. To date, the only SSTs to see regular service have been Concorde and the Tupolev Tu-144.
Where is the Boeing SST mockup?
the Museum of Flight Restoration Center
You can visit the SST mockup at the Museum of Flight Restoration Center at Paine Field.
Are Concords still used?
Concorde aircraft were retired in 2003, three years after the crash of Air France Flight 4590, in which all passengers and crew were killed.
Did Boeing make a Concorde?
The Boeing 2707 SST (Super Sonic Transport) was Boeing’s answer to the Concorde. It was designed to be bigger, fly further, and carry more passengers than its rival. The Boeing 2707 was designed to carry 292 passengers in two classes (28 in first with 40 inches of legroom and 264 in economy 34 inches of legroom).
How many SST planes were built?
| Concorde | |
|---|---|
| Retired | 24 October 2003 |
| Primary users | British Airways Air France See Operators below for others |
| Produced | 1965–1979 |
| Number built | 20 (inc. 6 non-commercial aircraft) |
Why are Concords banned?
Why was Concorde retired? Air France and British Airways blamed low passenger numbers and rising maintenance costs. Passenger numbers fell after an Air France Concorde crashed minutes after taking off from Paris in July 2000, killing all 109 people on board and four on the ground.
What caused the Boeing Bust?
In March 1971, the U.S. Senate rejected further funding to develop Boeing’s SST, the supersonic transport with commercial and military applications. Then, the energy crisis hit, driving up the cost of flying.
Where was the Boeing 2707 SST aircraft built?
The Boeing 2707 was the first American supersonic transport (SST) project. After winning a competition for a government-funded contract to build an American SST, Boeing began development at its facilities in Seattle, Washington. The design emerged as a large aircraft with seating for 250 to 300 passengers and cruise speeds…
How many passengers would the Boeing 2707 carry?
Altogether, Boeing was hoping that the 2707 would carry 292 passengers in two classes. 28 customers would be in first class with 40 inches of legroom, while 264 people would be in economy with 34 inches of legroom.
Why was the design of the Boeing 2707 delayed?
Ironically, a fun item of trivia is that it is reported that the design of the Boeing 747 was delayed due to the design of the Boeing 2707, as engineers were so committed to the future of supersonic transport that they didn’t want to waste time working on a sub-speed-of-sound cargo transport.
When did Boeing start using the SST design?
Although, was nowhere near advanced enough for application on an SST, even for the 1950’s/1960’s/1970’s. Boeing’s SST design was a swing-wing design (similar to the F-111 Aardvark) designated at the Boeing Model 733. In 1961, following the end of the Eisenhower administration, John F. Kennedy became president.