description: The 727 was Boeing's response to a successful French model called the Caravelle. The Caravelle's engines were located in the rear of the fuselage, uncluttering the wings and reducing cabin noise. Boeing adopted this design for its three-engine 727, which carried 143 passengers.
language: English
title: Billion Dollar Battle: The Story Behind the "Impossible" 727 Project
titlecomplete: Billion Dollar Battle: The Story Behind the "Impossible" 727 Project
ratings_count: 1
publisher: Ayer Co Pub