What is the name of the Boeing aircraft. Types of passenger aircraft. General principles for seating passengers

Boeing 737 is the common name for a family of more than ten types of aircraft. The Boeing 737 is the most mass-produced and best-selling jet passenger aircraft in the history of aviation, it is the most popular narrow-body passenger jet in the world, it has been in production since 1967 and throughout its history, the Boeing 737 family aircraft have transported more than 12,000,000,000 (12 billion ) passengers. The aircraft performs short- and medium-haul flights. At any given time, there are an average of about 1,250 737 series aircraft in the air, and every 4.6 seconds, one Boeing 737 takes off or lands somewhere in the world. All Boeing 737 family aircraft are divided into 3 groups: 737 Original, 737 Classic, 737 Next Generation (NG) Boeing 737 Original: 737 100-200 (produced from 1967 to 1988) Boeing 737 Classic: 737 300-500 (produced from 1983 to 2000) Boeing 737 NG: 737 600-700, -700ER, 800 -900, -900ER, BBJ, BBJ2 (produced since 1997)

Specifications Boeing 737

Type of	737-100	737-200	737-300	737-400	737-500	737-600		737-700	737-800	737-900	737-900
Length, m	28,65	30,50	33,25		36,40	31,01	31,20		33,60	39,50	42,10	42,10
Wingspan, m	28,35		28,88				34,30
Fuselage width, m	3,76
Cabin width, m	3,53
Number of places	85-99	96-133	123-149	146-168		103-122		110-132	128-149	162-189	177-189	180-215
Maximum takeoff weight, kg	49 940	58 100	61 250	62 820		52 400		65 150	69 400	79 010	79 200	83 627
Cruise speed, km/h	917		907					852
Minimum speed, km/h	350		350					330
Flight range, km	3 440	4 200	4 400	5 000		5 200		5 648	6 230	5 665	5 800	5 925
First delivery	02.1968	04.1968	11.1984	09.1988		02.1990		08.1998	10.1997	04.1998	05.2001	04.2007

Interesting facts about the Boeing 737

• The first Boeing 737 aircraft were nicknamed "Baby Boeing" by pilots, as they looked like a small Boeing 707
• The Classic (300-500) and NG (600-900) series aircraft have non-circular engine air intakes. This technical solution was nicknamed "hamsterisation" (hamsterisation) because of the similarity with the cheeks of a hamster
• The number of Boeing 737 parts exceeds 3 million pieces
• It takes about 200 liters of paint to paint the fuselage of a Boeing 737. When the paint dries, it weighs about 113 kilograms
• Estimated cost of Boeing 737: from $51.5 million to $87 million, depending on the series and configuration

Boeing 737 cabin

Number of passenger seats depending on aircraft type and cabin class

Boeing 737 cabin layout. Layout: Business class + Economy class

Boeing 737 cabin layout. Layout: Economy class

The arrows show the emergency exits of the Boeing 737

Boeing 747(Jumbo Jet, "Jumbo Jet") - the first long-haul wide-body passenger aircraft in the world and the most recognizable civil aircraft in the world. The Boeing 747 made its first flight in 1969. From its inception until 2005 (the appearance of the A380), the Boeing 747 was the largest, most spacious and heaviest passenger aircraft in the world. The Boeing 747 was also the world's fastest subsonic jet liner, its cruising speed is 0.855 Mach (M is the Mach number. The speed is 0.855 of the speed of sound at a given altitude). Together with the Boeing 777, the Boeing 747 is a key element of Boeing's strategy in the long haul air travel market.

The fuselage of the Boeing 747 has a two-deck layout, the upper deck is shorter than the lower one. There are several modifications of the Boeing 747, most of which can make long-range flights. The longest distance record holder among the 747s is a Boeing operated by the Australian airline Qantas Airways, which flew non-stop from London to Sydney in 1989, covering 18,000 km in 20 hours and 9 minutes without passengers or cargo on board.

The aerodynamic design of the Boeing 747 is a four-engine swept-wing low-wing wing with a single-keel plumage.

Specifications Boeing 747

Type of	747-100	747-400ER	747-8
Length, m	70,7	70,7	76,4
Wingspan, m	59,6	64,4	68,5
Height, m	19,3	19,4	19,4
Empty aircraft weight, t	162,4	180,8	276,7
Maximum takeoff weight, t	340,2	412,8	435,4
Cruise speed, M	0.84 M	0.855 M	0.855 M
Maximum speed, M	0.89 M	1150 km/h	1150 km/h
Range with maximum load, km	9800	14 205	14 815
Fuel reserve, l	183 380	241 140	227 600
Fuel consumption with maximum load, l/km	20,3	17,0	15,4
Passenger capacity	452 (2 classes) 366 (3 classes)	524 (2 classes) 416 (3 classes)	467 (3 classes)
Crew, man

Boeing 747 modifications

• Boeing 747-100 (produced from 1968 to 1986)
• Boeing 747-200 (produced since 1971)
• Boeing 747-300 (produced since 1980)
• Boeing 747-400 (produced from 1989 to this day) is the most popular model of the entire series. The Boeing 747-400 is 25% more economical and twice as quiet as the Boeing 747-100, and this aircraft is also distinguished by an increased degree of comfort.
• 747-8 Intercontinental (passenger) and Freighter (transport version of the Boeing 747-400). The first test flight of this modification took place on February 8, 2010.

(average: 5,00 out of 5)

It is the world's largest twin-engine jet passenger aircraft. The Boeing 777 has set an absolute distance record for passenger aircraft - 21,601 thousand km! Boeing 777 ("Triple Seven" or "three sevens") - this aircraft was developed in the early 1990s, made its first flight in 1994, and has been in operation since 1995. The Boeing 777 was the first commercial airliner to be 100% computer-generated. And this is the safest long-haul airliner in the history of aviation!

I flew three sevens only once - from Dubai to Male with the Emirates airline, and then I was surprised to learn that they saved a lot on the layout of the economy class cabin, we will put one additional seat in the row, reducing the width of the rest! In this report, I will talk about the history of creation, design features and show the passenger compartment of the largest operator of this type of aircraft in Russia.

History of creation

In the mid 1970s. Three-engined 777, which was conceived as a competitor for the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 and Lockheed L-1011. This aircraft was conceived as a modified version of the 767 with a redesigned wing and tail section. It was planned to create two main options: a short-haul aircraft that would be able to carry up to 175 passengers over a distance of 5,000 kilometers, and an intercontinental liner carrying the same number of passengers over a distance of up to 8,000 kilometers.

Work on twin-engined aircraft soon began, but the 777 project was shelved due to difficulties with the design of the tail of the aircraft, and the company also decided to focus on the more commercially promising 757 and 767. As a result, when both machines began to roll off the assembly line, it became it is clear that a link is missing in the line of Boeing aircraft. There was an urgent need to have an aircraft that would be in a niche between such machines as the Boeing 767-300ER and Boeing 747-400.

1. Initially, Boeing planned to simply modify the 767, resulting in the concept of the so-called 767-X. It was in many ways akin to the 767, but had a longer fuselage, larger wing, and could carry about 340 passengers for distances of up to 13,500 kilometers.

2. But the airlines were not impressed with the new aircraft. They wanted to have an aircraft capable of flying shorter distances and with a cabin configuration similar to the Boeing 747, which, in addition, could be changed by adding or removing the required number of passengers in the cabin of one class or another. Another necessary condition was the reduction in operating costs - they would have to be significantly lower than those of the 767. As a result, the initial design was heavily revised and the twin-engine Boeing 777 was born.

Boeing 777 became the first commercial airliner 100% developed on computers. During the entire development period, not a single paper drawing was released, everything was made using a three-dimensional design system.

The development of the aircraft began in 1990 and immediately received the first order from United Airlines. In 1995, the first 777 began operating commercial flights. To date, the 777-200LR is the aircraft capable of making the longest passenger flights in the world.

Modifications

3. 777-200 was the first modification of the aircraft and was intended for Segment A. The first 777-200 was transferred to United Airlines on May 15, 1995. With a range of 5235 nautical miles, the 777-200 modification was focused primarily on US domestic carriers. A total of 88 different aircraft of the 777-200 modification were handed over to ten customers. Airbus' competitor is the A330-300.

4. 777-300. An extended version of the 777-300 was intended to replace the Boeing 747-100 and Boeing 747-200 aircraft. Compared to older versions of the 747, the extended version has similar passenger capacity and range, but consumes a third less fuel and has 40% lower operating costs. The fuselage of the 777-300 is 11 meters longer than the base 777-200, allowing up to 550 passengers to be accommodated in a single-class configuration. The maximum modification range is 6015 nautical miles, which allows the 777-300 to serve the heavily loaded destinations previously served by the 747.

5. 777-200LR("LR" stands for "Longer Range" - long range), the model for Segment C, in 2006 became the most "long-range" commercial airliner in the world. Boeing called this model Worldliner, indicating the ability of an airliner to connect almost any two airports. The modification set a world record for the longest non-stop flight among commercial airliners - the flight range is 9,380 nautical miles (17,370 km). Modification 777-200LR is designed for extra long flights, such as Los Angeles - Singapore or Dallas - Tokyo. The 777-200LR has an increased maximum takeoff weight and three additional fuel tanks in the rear luggage compartment.

777-300ER("ER" stands for Extended Range, increased range) is a modification of the 777-300. The modification has bevelled and elongated wingtips, new main landing gear, reinforced front strut and additional fuel tanks. Standard on this model, the GE90-115B turbofan engines are by far the most powerful jet engines in the world, with a maximum thrust of 513 kN. The maximum range is 7,930 nautical miles (14,690 km), made possible by increased maximum takeoff weight and fuel capacity. The range of the 777-300ER fully loaded is increased by approximately 34% compared to the 777-300. After flight tests, the introduction of new engines, wings and an increase in takeoff weight, fuel consumption decreased by 1.4%.

6. And all the modifications in the visual range:

7. A good illustration for comparing scales is ahead of the 737th. Please note that the diameter of the GE-115B engine installed on the 777 is only 30 cm smaller than the width of the Boeing 737 cabin!

Structural elements

8. The design of the airframe includes the use of composite materials, which make up 9% of the weight of the structure. From such materials are made, including the floor of the cabin and the steering wheels. The main part of the fuselage has a circular section and at the rear passes into a blade-like tail cone, in which the auxiliary power unit is located.

12. The airliner also has the largest landing gear and largest tires ever used in a commercial jet airliner. Each tire on the 777-300ER's six-wheel main landing gear can carry a load of 27 tons, more than the tire load of a Boeing 747-400!

15. The aircraft has three redundant hydraulic systems, of which only one is needed for landing. An emergency aircraft turbine is located in the wing fairing under the fuselage - a small propeller that extends from the aircraft in emergency situations to ensure minimal power supply.

The General Electric GE90 engines on the Boeing 777 are the largest and most powerful jet engines in aviation history. And all five Boeing 777-300s of Transaero Airlines are equipped with Rolls Royse RR211 Trent 892 engines:

cockpit

17. The cockpit is very spacious. Boeing 777 in all modifications is a long-haul airliner capable of serving non-stop commercial flights up to 18 hours. However, the rules of various aviation regulators, professional and trade union organizations limit the continuous work of the crew and cabin crew.

Interior

The interior of the 777, also known as the Boeing Signature Interior, features curved lines, oversized luggage racks and indirect lighting. Seat configuration ranges from 4 in a row in first class to 10 in economy class. The size of the windows - 380 × 250 mm - was the largest of all commercial airliners before the introduction of the 787.

The passenger cabin of each airline has its own layout. It depends on certain requirements of the customer, and not on the type of aircraft!

Please note that in the economy class, Transaero has one seat less in a row than, for example, Emirates (!) and Aeroflot.

20. Examples of the layout of the Boeing 777 -200 and -300 a / k Transaero. Economy 2-5-2:

21. Economy 3-3-3:

22. Aeroflot - economy: 3-4-3:

23. Let's take a look at the Boeing-777-300 of Transaero Airlines. Previously, this EI-UNM aircraft was operated by Singapore Airlines. The salon is completely updated, the Lumexis entertainment system is installed everywhere. The upholstery uses wear-resistant Alcantara material, and the seat manufacturer is the Italian company Aviointeriors.

Imperial class:

27. Business class:

28. Economy class. The economy class cabin in red is called "economy class" and the blue is called "tourist class". They differ in seat pitch. In economy class - 36 inches, in tourist - 32 inches.

31. Visually, the color separation in the cabin is pleasing to the eye:

32. Kitchen in the tail section of the aircraft:

33. And even an installation for uncorking bottles of champagne for the "Imperial" class:

34. In total, about 1,100 boards have been produced at the moment! Once I photographed the 1000th copy in Dubai:

35. Security. This liner is considered the safest aircraft among all long-haul liners. The Boeing 777 has had eight accidents in its 18 years of operation, including one crash and two hijack attempts. On July 6, 2013, the first fatal air crash occurred. An Asiana Airlines Boeing 777-200ER flying from Seoul to San Francisco crashed while landing at San Francisco Airport, hitting the end of the runway with its tail. 2 people died.

The most famous American company - a manufacturer of aircraft, and now also space technology - Boeing (Chicago). Largest exporter and employer in the US. Profit last year amounted to more than 93 billion US dollars. More than a third of titanium for its production "Boeing" imports from Russia. Boeing plants operate in 1/3 of the countries of the world, and it supplies its products to 145 countries, that is, to ¾. Thousands of airliners are sold every year.

An interesting fact: in 2009, Air France purchased the 777th Boeing 777 model from Boeing.

Three years before the end of the 20th century, Boeing absorbed its longtime rival Douglas Aircraft Company, and now its main global competitor is Airbus. Currently, the market sells the latest developments of these companies - Boeing 787 (2011) and A350 (2013).

Company history

And it all started during the First World War, when in 1916 William Edward Boeing founded a company that a year later became known as the Boeing Airplane Company. A large aircraft workshop or a small factory - this was the firm then. The planes were assembled by hand. Canvas and piece of wood with a motor, the first-born "Boeing" - seaplane B & W - was not bad at all. But the company became first-class only by releasing in 1933 its reliable and safe ten-seat model 247 passenger aircraft.

An interesting fact: it was on this model, which proved to be safe to operate, that the world's first aviation attack was committed: 1933, Chicago-Cleveland flight, seven people died, including three crew members.

For transatlantic flights in 1938, the Boeing 314 was developed. This seaplane could already carry 90 passengers. During World War II, the company produced the famous B-17 Flying Fortress and B29 Super Fortress heavy bombers, the first US strategic bombers. Since then, the US military has become a regular customer of Boeing.

Having taken off in 1954, the Boeing 707 became the first mass-produced airliner for almost a quarter of a century (some of its copies are still flying). And the jet "Boeing-737" became the most massive. In total, about eight thousand devices were produced, and at present, an airliner of this model is landing or taking off every five seconds.

As soon as they did not criticize the Boeing 747 at the stage of design and test flights. It is large, uneconomical, and there are no appropriate premises for its assembly. Yes, the Boeing company almost went bankrupt on the construction of a special plant, but the profit it gave more than covered all the money spent, and the aircraft itself became popular and in demand. The flight range on one refueling "Boeing-777" exceeds twenty thousand kilometers! During its design in the early nineties of the last century, paper drawings were no longer used, and all work was carried out on a PC.

Strategic Yellowstone Project

The Yellowstone program is an ambitious project to replace the entire line of civilian airliners with high-tech and economical models. The main directions of the Yellowstone project in the field of technology:

• Widespread use of composite materials, including carbon fiber.
• Replacement of hydraulic systems with electrical ones.
• Use of the most economical turbo engines.

This project has three areas:

• Replacing the Boeing-737 model with a model with a relatively small (100-200 people) number of passengers. In 2011, the implementation of this project in 2020 was announced. However, a competing project appeared - 737 MAX, and nothing is clear yet.
• Replacing the model "Boeing-767". Project completed. The real dream of aircraft manufacturers, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, was put into operation.
• Replacing the Boeing 777 and 777-300 models with an airliner designed for a large number of passengers - six hundred plus. The project is in progress.

"Dreamliner"

At the end of the last century, sales of the Boeing 767 began to fall, and the company decided to create an aircraft whose speed would practically be close to the sound barrier. Thus was born the futuristic Boeing Sonic Cruiser project. Emphasis was placed on composite materials. Half the weight of the liner is aluminum and titanium. But the oil crisis at the beginning of the first decade of the 21st century called into question the economic feasibility of the project, and right before Christmas 2002 it was closed.

Immediately in January 2003, the development of the Boeing 787 model began. The developments made in the Boeing Sonic Cruiser project were used. The code name of the 7E7 project was changed to "Boeing 787" in 2005, and subsequently the poll put a firm end to the question of the name. More than half a million respondents called this model the "Dreamliner". Long-haul, jet, wide-body aircraft of a new generation - the Boeing 787 Dreamliner began its commercial operation in 2011. The first copy was sold to All Nippon Airways, which ordered fifty aircraft back in 2004. With a constant shift in the delivery time to customers of hundreds of liners, big financial problems were brewing, which nevertheless managed to be resolved.

An interesting fact: tickets for the first flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner from Tokyo to Hong Kong were sold at an online auction and were immediately sold out, and the cost of one seat more than once "overcame" the mark of thirty thousand US dollars. Polls among passengers revealed that at least 9/10 had a desire to repeat the flight.

Peculiarities

The Boeing 787 is really economical (and this despite the fact that initially there were serious problems with increasing the mass of the aircraft), since it uses 1/5 of the fuel less, is more efficient, including due to the flat bottom, almost the luggage compartment is half enlarged, and innovative, in comparison with the Boeing 767 it replaced. At altitude and flight safety. As tests have shown, even lightning strikes into the body are not afraid of him. What is worth only a new avionics complex, which allows you to see through the clouds. Instead of traditionally focusing the entire production cycle on its main plant, Boeing has entrusted reliable subcontractors to produce those components and parts that they do better and cheaper. The international division of labor system in action:

• Japan makes composite and wings.
• Italy - fuselage, stabilizer, fin.
• France - wiring and doors (passenger).
• India - beams and software.
• Sweden - doors (cargo) and hatches.
• South Korea - wing elements, spars and landing gear.
• England - the chassis themselves.

The cost of the aircraft and the flight on it

Speaking about the cost of something, or rather, the sale price, one must keep in mind many factors that affect this figure “here and now”. Bargaining skills, attendant circumstances, including additional terms of the contract, the period and place of its conclusion, the choice of an economical or exclusive option, finally discounts, and so on and so forth. Therefore, we have to talk about approximate figures. Thus, the company's catalog prices for the Boeing-787 models 800, 900 and 1000 range from 225 to 306 million US dollars, and a one-person ticket for a flight from Russia to the United States and back is around five hundred dollars. As of the beginning of 2018, more than 1,300 aircraft of the above models have been ordered, of which half have already been shipped to customers. What does a Boeing 787 look like? Photos of this aircraft can be seen in our article.

Model 787-8

She didn't show up right away. Initially, it was planned to make the Boeing 787-3 the basic modification, and it was intended for operation on Japanese airlines for flights over short distances, up to six thousand kilometers. However, due to the growth in orders for the 800 model, the 787 project was closed. The Boeing 787-8 became the base model (there is a photo of this aircraft in our article). And already on its basis larger models have been developed. These are Boeing 787-9 and 787-10.

On all aircraft, the crew consists of two people (commander and co-pilot.)

Here are the characteristics of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner:

• Length - 56.7 m.
• Height - 17.0 m.
• Wingspan - 60.2 m.
• Aircraft weight without load - 118 tons.
• The maximum weight allowed during takeoff is 228 tons.
• The maximum landing weight is 172 tons.
• The capacity of fuel tanks is 126 tons.
• Maximum flight distance: 13.6 thousand km.
• The number of seats (total) in three classes - 210 or 250 pieces.
• Cabin width - 5.49 m.
• Cargo capacity - 138.2 cubic meters.

Below is a photo of the Boeing 787 cabin.

As you can see, it is quite roomy.

Boeing 787 - the best seats

Naturally, the best (they are also the most expensive) seats are located in front of the cabin closer to the cockpit. The business class occupies the first six rows (36 passengers in a 2+2+2 seating arrangement). However, it must be borne in mind that the most convenient seats are in the second and fifth rows, since the first is located next to the door to the cockpit, the third is with the toilets, the fourth is with the approach to the toilets, and the sixth is at the partition separating the business class from economy class.

Salon features

The passenger compartment of the Boeing 787-8 is unique in that:

• Wider by almost four dozen centimeters than its competitors Airbus A330 and A340.
• It has the largest self-dimming windows (there are no curtains and the electronics work).
• Inside the cabin, the pressure is as at an altitude of 1.8 km (usually as at an altitude of 2.4 kilometers).
• Equipped with an innovative "smooth flight" system that improves comfort during turbulence.
• The new pressurization system takes air directly from the outboard space, and does not cool the air that has passed through the engines. This air is more humid and "alive".
• The seats are more comfortable than those of the "predecessor", and a wheelchair can be moved along the aisle, including to the toilet.
• Luggage racks have become more spacious (you can place four suitcases of standard sizes with wheels).
• Free WI-FI, broadband internet (250 kb/s).
• Interior lighting LED.
• Significantly reduced engine noise by mixing the jet stream with air.
• The comfort of seating passengers in not only business but also economy class seats has been improved.

What does the Boeing 787-8 look like inside? His photo can be seen below.

Model "787-9"

This is a modification of the previous Boeing, which, due to an increase in the length of the aircraft by more than 10%, allows you to carry significantly more passengers (up to 290 people) and luggage. In addition, the range of flights (15,700 kilometers) has increased by 0.5 thousand km, and among this family it is the farthest flying. Passenger transportation started in 2014.

Specifications

Here are the features of the model:

• Length - 62.8 m.
• Height - 17.0 m.
• Wingspan - 60.1 m.
• Aircraft weight without load - 128.8 tons.
• The maximum weight allowed during takeoff is 254 tons.
• The maximum landing weight is 192.8 tons.
• The capacity of fuel tanks is 126.4 tons.
• Cruising speed - 913 km / h.
• The maximum speed is 954 km / h.
• Flight altitude (maximum) - 13.1 km.
• Maximum flight distance: 15.7 thousand km.
• Engines - two turbojet engines "Rolls Royce Trent - 1000" or "General Electric GEnx-1B".
• The number of seats (total), in 3 classes - 280 pieces.
• Cabin width - 5.49 m.

What does a Boeing 787 Dreamliner look like? The reader can see a photo of the airliner in this article. The look of this technique is truly impressive.

What are the characteristics of "Boeing-787-10":

• Length - 63.8 m.
• Height - 17.0 m.
• Wingspan - 60.2 m.
• Aircraft weight without load - 138 tons.
• The maximum weight allowed for takeoff - no data.
• The maximum landing weight is 202 tons.
• Fuel tank capacity - no data.
• Cruising speed - 903 km / h.
• The maximum speed is 956 km / h.
• Flight altitude (maximum) - 13.1 km.
• Maximum flight distance: 11.9 thousand km.
• Engines - two turbojet engines "Rolls-Royce Trent - 1000" or "General Electric GEnx-1B".
• The number of seats (total), in three classes - 330 pieces.
• Cabin width - 5.49 m.
• Cargo capacity - 192.6 cubic meters.

capacity

Even more elongated (plus 5 meters), comfortable and roomy "Boeing-787" of this modification can take on board up to 330 passengers and much more luggage. Deliveries of this modification began in March this year. The first Boeing-787-10 liners entered the Singapore-Osaka (Japan) and Singapore-Perth (Australia) lines. The starting buyer was Singapore Airlines.

Airplane in FSX

The Boeing 787 is so popular that it is included in Microsoft's global multiplayer online game, Flight Simulator X. A flight simulator with dozens of missions to transport passengers and cargo between nearly fifty airports. In it, you can both pilot the plane alone or with a group of players, and manage the ground services of the airport. The world in it is quite realistic and huge (more than half a billion square kilometers).

Conclusion

The ambitious plan adopted by the Boeing company in 2011 provided for the sale of 3.3 thousand 787 aircraft in twenty years (until 2030). Currently, the company has entered orders for an average of 136 aircraft of this model per year (Emirates ordered 210 Boeing 787 Dreamlines in 2017), which, subject to a constant increase in orders and their implementation, will ensure the implementation of the approved plan.

In general, the number of orders (both completed and not yet) is confidently approaching the figure of 6,000 pieces. For the sixth year in a row, the company has overtaken its competitor in the supply of flight equipment to customers. Last year alone, orders were received for 912 aircraft worth $134 billion. Boeing 737 and 787 are record holders for orders

And the forecasts for the aircraft industry are more than good. Various analysts give approximately the same demand figures (within the limits of natural error) that by 2036 more than forty thousand civil airliners worth about 6 trillion US dollars will be sold. True, in this huge barrel of honey for the company there is still a fly in the ointment. It is predicted that the main demand will go to narrow-body aircraft, and the Boeing-787 Dreamline series is just wide-body.

On February 9, 1969, an airplane took off for the first time. Boeing 747, which in the next half century became one of the most famous and sought-after airliners from this American company. However, under this brand for almost a hundred years, many at least legendary aircraft which will be discussed in this review.

Boeing Model 1 - the firstborn from Boeing

The history of the Boeing Corporation can be traced back to June 15, 1916, when the B&W seaplane, created by William Boeing and his friend, military engineer George Westervelt, made its first flight. The tests were successful, and a month later the comrades established their own aircraft manufacturing company - The Pacific Aero Products Company, a year later renamed in honor of the creator.

The B&W was named the Boeing Model 1, but did not go into mass production. In total, two such aircraft were produced, which first entered service with the US Navy, and then were sold to a civil aviation school in New Zealand. The deal was Boeing's first international deal.

Boeing Model C - the first production model

The Boeing Model C was the first Boeing aircraft to go into mass production and the first financial success of the young company. Tests of this aircraft took place in November 1916, and in April 1917 the manufacturer signed a contract with the US military department, involving the supply of more than fifty aircraft of this type.

Boeing Model C aircraft (six variations in total) were used by the US Navy for pilot training, as well as the transport of cargo and correspondence.

Boeing 247 - the first modern airliner

Over the next few years, Boeing produced many aircraft models for the US Army, Post Office, and more. But the turning point in the history of this manufacturer came in 1933, when the production of the world's first mass-produced modern-type passenger airliner, the Boeing 247, began.

Boeing 247 was a real triumph of engineering thought of those times. It had an all-metal body with a free-floating wing, retractable and retractable landing gear, and even an autopilot! In total, 75 copies of this 10-seat aircraft were produced, which is quite good for a period when civil aviation was just in its infancy.

B-29 Superfortress - flying superfortress

During the Second World War, Boeing almost completely switched to the production of military aircraft. At the same time, the aircraft developed by the engineers of this company were also assembled at the factories of other companies - the whole country was aimed at winning.

The B-17 Flying Fortress bomber became the most massive military aircraft from Boeing of those times, but the most famous is the B-29 Superfortress. This plane became one of the symbols of the US victory in World War II, for example, it was from the flying "superfortresses" that atomic bombs were dropped on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

The B-29 Superfortress became the basis for the Soviet Tu-4 bomber, and then, in a revised version, for the American Boeing 377 Stratocruiser passenger airliner.

Boeing 707 - the first "seven"

The first truly mass passenger airliner from Boeing was the Boeing 707. It first took to the skies in 1954, and mass production began in 1958.

The aircraft was produced for twenty years, until 1978, but more than a hundred of its copies still surf the air spaces of the planet. The reason for this is the high reliability of the device, as well as the ability to modify it for specific needs. For example, on the basis of the Boeing 707, not only passenger, but also cargo aircraft, as well as tankers, reconnaissance aircraft, flying laboratories and air command posts were created. And even John Travolta flies his personal B-707!

Boeing 737 - the most massive airliner

The Boeing 717 and 727 models also gained quite high popularity in the world, but the Boeing 737 became a truly legendary aircraft. This aircraft is the most massive jet passenger airliner in the history of aviation, because from 1968 to our time almost eight thousands of copies. A total of ten models of the Boeing 737 family have been produced.

A study of aviation statistics showed that at any given time there are at least 1,200 Boeing 737 aircraft in the air. And such an aircraft takes off or landing, on average, every five seconds. These are records that other passenger aircraft can only dream of, including the 737's direct competitor, the Airbus A320.

Boeing 747 - giant aircraft, legendary aircraft

The development and construction of the Boeing 747 was accompanied by lamentations from skeptics. Like, this plane is too big, not as economical as competitors, and there are no premises for its assembly - the manufacturing company even had to build a new plant for this purpose, one of the largest buildings in the world. Huge spending put Boeing on the brink of bankruptcy, but high profits paid off these risks with interest.

Supersonic aviation, which was supposed to compete with aircraft such as the Boeing 747, did not justify the hopes placed on it. But this airliner itself has become one of the most popular in the history of passenger air travel. And the number of orders for it began to decline only in the first decade of the 21st century. In total, since 1969, almost one and a half thousand copies of the B-747 have been produced.

Boeing 767 - the workhorse of air carriers

The world owes the appearance of the Boeing 767 to the American airline United Airlines, which showed interest in an economical medium- and long-range airliner and placed an order for thirty of its copies. It happened in 1978, three years later the first B-767 took off into the sky, and a year later its mass production began, which continues to this day.

The Boeing 767 has gained worldwide popularity due to its high level of comfort comparable to the 747 model, economy, use of new technologies and safety. There is a known case when this airliner flew over a hundred kilometers with an empty tank, glided from a height of 8.5 kilometers and successfully landed without significant damage.

Boeing 777 - three sevens

In the post-Soviet space, the Three Sevens brand is associated with cheap port wine, and in America with the Boeing 777, the world's largest twin-engine jet passenger aircraft. In addition to its size, this airliner also has several other achievements. For example, the absolute flight distance record on one refueling of fuel tanks is 21,601 kilometers.

The development of this airliner began in 1990, and it went on its first flight in June 1994. It is noteworthy that the Boeing 777 was the first aircraft completely designed on a computer, without any use of paper drawings. And airlines and even passengers took an active part in the work on the new aircraft, who gave a lot of advice on what a new product from Boeing should be like in order to please people and customers.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner - dream liner

Boeing specialists know the value of their work and the aircraft they create. The proof of this is the name given to the new aircraft produced by this company - Dreamliner, a dream liner. It first took to the air on December 15, 2009.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner, at the moment, is the most scarce aircraft in the world. After all, the Boeing company already has orders for more than a thousand copies of this device, and it has released only a little over a hundred pieces. Such excitement among airlines is understandable - the “dream liner”, despite its large size, is a very economical, environmentally friendly and profitable aircraft, and even created using “green” technologies, which is very fashionable these days.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner can take on board from 210 to 330 passengers and fly up to 16,299 kilometers.

The popularity of air travel poses new challenges for the developers of passenger liners. Today, experts consider the Boeing 737 800 to be a fairly successful design - these ships are used by Pegasus Fly, UTair, Aeroflot, Nord Wind and other well-known carriers. However, inexperienced passengers do not know how to choose the right seats on board this model at check-in. This review will highlight such a curious topic.

The board was first tested in 1998. The creation of a liner is a consequence of competition. The aircraft was designed as an analogue of another cult model -. The vessel belongs to the third generation group and has improved characteristics compared to the base model.

The passenger compartment here involves two configuration options - an aircraft designed for seats of one class, including up to 189 landing seats, and a two-class analogue, designed to accommodate up to 160 people. Less common are liners in which there is a separate compartment with VIP class seats.

Cabin width at 3.54 meters allows passengers to travel in comfort, and the total length of the liner at 39.41 m made it possible for designers to increase the number of seats. The increased area (125 m) and wingspan (34.31 m) in combination with the powerful engine of the aircraft help the liner to fly at a distance of 5,765 km at a maximum speed of 852 km/h.

However, these parameters do not say anything to a passenger who wants to fly such an aircraft. For readers, we will provide specific information about what the Boeing 737 800 is. The layout of the cabin, the best seats and row numbers that are better to refuse - you will see all this in our article. In the video below, general tips for choosing seats on an airplane.

General principles for seating passengers

People who have repeatedly flown regular and charter routes know that the purchased ticket does not contain information about the seat occupied by the passenger. This information is specified by the airport employee. However, at this time, a person does not see what the layout of seats in the Boeing 737 800 looks like, so beginners make a decision at random. Moreover, quite often such situations become the cause of spoiled impressions about the trip.

Experts recommend studying such nuances at home, before leaving for the airport terminal, in order to be fully equipped by the time of choice. The plan of the Boeing 737 800 aircraft, which is presented in the gallery of the article, will help to determine the principles of landing on liners a little. Armchairs in the standard cabin of the liner are arranged in two rows, each of which contains 3 seats.

Now a few words about the fundamental aspects of choice. For people who are afraid of flying, it is advisable to choose outer seats located near the aisle. This technique will allow you to avoid accidental glances through the porthole and get the help of the stewards as quickly as possible if necessary. In addition, these chairs make it possible to move freely without causing inconvenience to neighbors.

Although there are some negative sides - a passenger who has taken an aisle seat will have to let fellow travelers pass when they need to leave the seat. In addition, service personnel passing by sometimes inadvertently touch passengers sitting on the edge.

A seat located in the center of the row is considered by experts not the best choice for single passengers.. After all, its location implies a flight in close proximity with strangers. Many people feel uncomfortable under such circumstances. And the armrests occupied by neighbors will only enhance such sensations.

Seats next to the window will allow you to enjoy the surrounding view for the entire flight, but it will be difficult to leave the seat. To go to the salon, you have to lift both neighbors. So in general terms, the first principles for choosing the seats of the 800 aircraft look like. The cabin layout of the liner allows you to demonstrate this point, but there are other ways to determine the optimal seat location for the flight.

Choice among one-class cabins of the liner

Let's start by reviewing each row for flight comfort. Rossiya Airlines offers passengers aircraft of this particular category in several different modifications. We will look at the VQ-BCJ model of this fleet and find out what criteria to use when choosing seats when buying a ticket for such a Boeing 737 800.

The layout of the cabin, the best seats and chairs that are appropriate to refuse, we will list below, using the marking given in Latin letters.

Here, the first three seats are not far from the pilots' toilets and the cabin partition, but there is enough space in front of the seats to get out without causing inconvenience to anyone. A slightly different situation with the second row seats. 2F, 2E, 2D are located directly behind the baffle. Therefore, it is better for passengers who suffer from the fear of confined spaces to refuse such a choice - after all, the wall in front of their eyes during the flight will only exacerbate this phobia.

A good choice of food becomes a plus here - after all, food is delivered starting from the nose of the liner. And the inconvenience with the reclined back of the seat of the person sitting in front is excluded here. If you want to buy tickets in row 14, keep in mind that it is usually cooler here than in the rest of the cabin.

All places of the 15th and 16th rows have restrictions on the folding of the seats, because emergency exits are located in the sixteenth and seventeenth rows. 17 B, 17 C, 17 D and 17 E - the so-called spase seats - the seats are quite comfortable, because the seats here are at a decent distance from the previous row. But here it should be borne in mind that tickets for all these places will be sold only to adult passengers who do not have disabilities and restrictions on movement. Indeed, in an emergency, the duty to open the emergency exit lies with the people occupying them.

Perhaps very good seats in the liner are chairs 18A and 18F- there is enough free space in front of them to exit. As for the least attractive options, here experts call the seats installed in the 33rd row, behind which the toilets are located. There are always limitations to the reclining function of the chair. In addition, due to the constant visits to toilets by passengers, it is always noisy here.

Model overview with business class zone

Consider another model owned by the same airline. The VQ-BIZ airliner is the only copy in the fleet of Rossiya.

Here, the first three rows are occupied by business class seats - double seats. Of course, these seats are quite comfortable, but 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D are located just behind the cockpit partition. Accordingly, there is not enough free space in front of the chairs, and the view of the wall is unlikely to impress tourists. Although it is advisable to buy tickets here to do work on the road.

Let's move on to and see what the layout of the Boeing 737 800 is, how many seats are provided by the designers in this liner and which seats will be the best choice for a passenger. There are 154 seats in this salon.

It will be comfortable to fly in the fourth row because of the free space in front of the seats - there is only a partition in front that separates the seats of increased comfort. Emergency exit hatches are located on rows 12 and 13. That is, people who buy seats in rows 11 and 12 should think about the likely inability to recline the back of the chair.

13 C, 13E, 13B and 13D - the seats located at the emergency doors are a good option. In addition, a good option would be to choose row 14 with seats A and F. After all, there is enough free space in front of them.

Accordingly, the places of the last, 29th row are not the best option. It is always crowded and noisy due to the proximity of the toilets. In addition, the seatbacks cannot be fully reclined. And the stewards offering food will come here only after going around the entire plane. As you can see, there are many selection criteria, and most of the nuances depend on the personal preferences of the passenger.

In order not to spoil the mood at the very beginning of the vacation during the flight, it is advisable for inexperienced passengers to take the advice of experienced people. We will give general recommendations for choosing seats in the cabin of the liner. For a person who has not previously flown on board this model, it is appropriate in detail study the layout of the aircraft cabin and familiarize yourself with the main characteristics of the model. In addition, it does not hurt to ask the airline staff about the choice made during check-in or ask them for advice.

Consider your personal perception of turbulence. Here, experts suggest choosing places closer to the nose of the aircraft - shaking here is not felt as much as in the tail. It is advisable to avoid purchasing tickets for rows located in front of evacuation hatches or toilets. Remember, it is usually not possible to travel reclining here due to safety and design restrictions.

The seats located next to the ancillary areas of the liner are unlikely to meet the expectations of a passenger who dreams of flying in silence. It's always noisy and crowded here. Consider your own personal preferences and qualities. Traveling with a pet in your arms is advisable to plan closer to the aisle of the salon.

Results

As you can see, the selection criteria are simple. A thoughtful and planned approach is the key to a pleasant flight experience, because a well-chosen place for a trip sets the tone for any trip. And the ability to choose a comfortable option for yourself will turn into a good mood.

Boeing 737 800 is a new generation aircraft that allows transportation of up to 189 people
The general layout of the one-class cabin of the liner
The best seats on board this model are 17 V, 17 C, 17 D and 17 E
In aircraft with a single-class cabin, the seats are arranged in rows in a 3 + 3 format
The most comfortable seats are located in the business class cabin