Boeing 247 – Fotos y videos

el Boeing Modelo 247 fue uno de los primeros aviones de pasajeros de los Estados Unidos, considerado el primer avión de este tipo en incorporar completamente avances como la construcción semimonocóca totalmente metálica (aluminio anodizado), un ala totalmente en voladizo y un tren de aterrizaje retráctil. Otras características avanzadas incluyeron pestañas de ajuste de superficie de control, un piloto automático y botas de deshielo para las alas y el plano de cola.

Fuente: Boeing 247 en Wikipedia

el Boeing 247 was a groundbreaking aircraft that introduced many innovations to the aviation industry. It was an all-metal, twin-engine airliner that could carry 10 passengers and three crew members. It had a sleek design with a fully cantilevered wing, a semimonocoque structure and retractable landing gear. It also had advanced features such as trim tabs, an autopilot, de-icing boots and variable-pitch propellers.
The Boeing 247 first flew on February 8, 1933 and entered service with Boeing Air Transport on May 22, 1933. It was faster than any fighter plane of its time and could fly on one engine if needed. The Boeing 247 set a new standard for passenger comfort and safety, and influenced the design of later airliners such as the Douglas DC-1.