Boeing 2707-SST
Project Status: Canceled
Manufacturer: Boeing Commercial Planes
Origin: United States
Role: Supersonic Transport (SST)
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Capacity: 277 Passengers
- Payload: 75,000 lbs [34,000 kg]
- Length: 306 ft (93.27m)
- Wing-Span: 180 ft (54m) Spread, 105 ft (32m) swept
Performance
- Cruise Speed: Mach 2.7, 1,800 miles/hour (2,900 km/h)
- PowerPlant: 4 x General Electric GE4/J5P Turbo Jets
- Engines Thrust: 281 kN (testing labs)
Why was this Project Canceled?
The following is the link in detail of project & why it was canceled: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_2707
Summary of reasons why it was canceled:
- Environmental Concerns - opposition to such project was becoming very vocal especially from the environmental lobbyist. voicing concerns over the depletion of the ozone layer due to high altitude flights, and noise concerns relating to sonic booms over residential areas.
- Govt. Funding Cut/Rising Costs - Despite strong support from the Nixon administration the senate rejected further funding. Even with public contribution of $1 Million, the project could not continue. The Vietnam war had a strong factor in this.
Gallery
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| TurboJets Being Built |
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| Concept Model of the 2707 |
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| Early Concept Design of the 2707 |
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