Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/Early-747-Concept-Model-2F3XC5O2B4O.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarEarly 747 Concept ModelEarly 747 Concept ModelEarly 747 Concept ModelEarly 747 Design ConceptBoeing 767-X Concept, 1986US Air Force 747-200FBoeing Model 417 AirlinerSonic Cruiser IllustrationCX-HLS Transport StudyView AllView more with similar tones Early 747 Concept ModelSelect usageWhat Type of Order?Usage:In the initial development of the 747, several different configurations of double-decker designs were studied. The double-decker design had too many problems and required a different solution, and so the development team headed by Joe Sutter, "Father of the 747," eventually focused on developing a wide, mostly single-deck airplane with the flight deck on the upper level and a nose-loading cargo door below.BI222917 (k16435)Maximum size:4305px × 3386px (~41 MB)14.3in × 11.2in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1960s-747 family-airplanes-blue-Boeing livery-commercial-commercial passenger planes-Conceptual aircraft, designed, but never produced-copy space-full body views-gray color-ground shots-innovation-interiors-jets-left side views-model aircraft-orange-photos-text-whiteRelated Photo/Videos:View All