Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/Restored-Boeing-Model-247-in-Flight-2F3XC5GUA70.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarModel 247D in FlightModel 247 in FlightBoeing Model 247 in the CloudsRAF Model 247D in FlightModel 247 Banking in FlightBoeing Model 247D in Flight over New York CityModel 247 on TarmacLufthansa Executives Posing with Boeing Model 247Model 247-D First Airliner on TarmacView AllView more with similar tones Restored Boeing Model 247 in FlightSelect usageWhat Type of Order?Usage:In 1933 Boeing introduced the world's first modern passenger transport, the Model 247. This all-metal, twin-engine monoplane with retractable landing gear sported a streamlined design. It carried 10 passengers comfortably and safely, and cut the coast-to-coast flying time from about 28 hours to 20 hours. Because Boeing had built the 247 for United Airlines, part of its United Aircraft and Transport Corporation, Boeing wouldn't sell the plane to United's competitors until United had received all it wanted. This restriction created the opportunity for Douglas Aircraft to enter the passenger airplane business in a big way with the DC-2 and the DC-3. BI218426 (99d06201)Maximum size:4849px × 3523px (~48 MB)16.1in × 11.7in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1930s-air to air-airplanes-beaches and coastlines-blue-boats-bodies of water-clouds-commercial-commercial airline livery-commercial passenger planes-contrast-day-exteriors-flying-full body views-gray color-historic production status-left rear views-left side views-Model 247-monoplanes-oceans-photos-propeller planes-text-vintage / retro-watercraft-whiteRelated Photo/Videos:View All