Boeing 727 Western Airlines Japan A propeller-driven anachronism in the

A propeller-driven anachronism in the jet age

[3] As of 2007

remotely piloted aircraft

Its circular fuselage provided maximum space for the five crew members and 33 passengers

Boeing 727 Western Airlines Japan A propeller-driven anachronism in theWestern Airlines 727 model. With estimates suggesting a potential market for 300 or more aircraft, the first Model 727, a production airplane with United Airlines insignia, made its maiden flight on February 9, 1963. Sales were not up to expectations, and by late 1964 it had become clear to Boeing's management that there was a growing demand for a higher capacity short range transport airplane, and the decision to develop a stretched version (10 ft.