Boeing 247 | |
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General information | |
Type | Passenger airliner |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Boeing |
Status | Retired |
Primary user | Boeing Air Transport |
Number built | 75 |
History | |
Introduction date | May 22, 1933[1] |
First flight | February 8, 1933 |
The Boeing Model 247 is an early American airliner, and one of the first such aircraft to incorporate advances such as all-metal (anodized aluminum) semimonocoque construction, a fully cantilevered wing, and retractable landing gear.[2][3] Other advanced features included control surface trim tabs, an autopilot and de-icing boots for the wings and tailplane.[4] The 247 first flew on February 8, 1933, and entered service later that year.[5]
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