Just to be even clearer, a KC-135 is NOT a 707, it's a 720.
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Originally posted by BoeingBobby View PostJust to be even clearer, a KC-135 is NOT a 707, it's a 720.
The KC-135 is more nearly identical to the B720, I'll grant you that.
Ok, enough about magenta lines in 707's. I thought I would get you on a technicallty but then you got me on a technicality. (Still I bet there are surviving 707's out there with a little aftermarket nav help plugged into the lighter socket).
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Originally posted by BoeingBobby View PostJust to be even clearer, a KC-135 is NOT a 707, it's a 720.
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Originally posted by HalcyonDays View PostNot really. The 720 is a derivative of the 707, originally the 707-020, but renumbered 720 for United. The 707 and 720 are, crucially, the wider fuselage airframes (military designations C-137, E-3, E-6....), while the C-135 is a narrower fuselage airframe. The (K)C-135 carries the Boeing model number 717. Different airframe structures derived from the 367-80.
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Originally posted by BoeingBobby View PostWith over 3000 hours in 707's and 720's, would you like to place a $$$ bet on that one? I also have about 3 dozen friend's that are ex KC, E-3 E-6 and E-8 drivers. And another 2 dozen from the 89th airlift wing.
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Originally posted by BoeingBobby View PostWith over 3000 hours in 707's and 720's, would you like to place a $$$ bet on that one? I also have about 3 dozen friend's that are ex KC, E-3 E-6 and E-8 drivers. And another 2 dozen from the 89th airlift wing.
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Originally posted by elaw View PostAvionics-slapping is kind of frowned upon by the FAA...
Some of the surviving 707's have had partial third-party glass conversion jobs done. Check this one out. It IS a civilian 707. Probably a magenta line in there somewhere...
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Originally posted by BoeingBobby View PostWith over 3000 hours in 707's and 720's, would you like to place a $$$ bet on that one? I also have about 3 dozen friend's that are ex KC, E-3 E-6 and E-8 drivers. And another 2 dozen from the 89th airlift wing.
(BTW: the E3 was not a purpose-built airframe like the KC-135. It IS a 707 airframe.)
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Originally posted by BoeingBobby View PostWith over 3000 hours in 707's and 720's, would you like to place a $$$ bet on that one? I also have about 3 dozen friend's that are ex KC, E-3 E-6 and E-8 drivers. And another 2 dozen from the 89th airlift wing.
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Originally posted by BoeingBobby View PostI would tell you but then, well you know the rest.
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Originally posted by Evan View Post3WE, remember to open a corner of the bag and turn it halfway though. This helps prevent unpopped kernels.
Some contextual confusion- at least I think.
Magenta lines seem like a nice thing to have, as the best of pilots seem to occasionally land at the wrong place, and maybe they could get the pilots an I-pad.
But you are so black and white that Bobby interprets you demanding the installation of glass in all aeroplanies.
707...720...KC-135...
We don't really care...they have four wondrously loud low bypass turbofans AND, the ole steam gauge Bobby style flying is romantic.Les règles de l'aviation de base découragent de longues périodes de dur tirer vers le haut.
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