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Post by garryrussell on May 9, 2006 13:29:10 GMT
That is a Boeing 707, a completely different aircraft to the short and narrow bodied KC/C-135
Maybe a typo, do you mean a C-137 of some sort?
Garry
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Post by igorski on May 9, 2006 13:30:39 GMT
The 707 and C135/KC135/RC135/E3 are based on the same airframe.
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Post by garryrussell on May 9, 2006 13:40:41 GMT
The 707 has a wider fuselage and is not the same as a C-135, I think it's about four inches. It cost Boeing a fortune to change it.
That verision will also have a completly different wing
I think it C-137 for a 707
Garry
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Post by igorski on May 9, 2006 13:51:51 GMT
Ahh, yes, just googled it up, C137 does appear to be the USAF version of a 707.
I also thought the 135s were essentially the same, but I guess not.
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Post by garryrussell on May 9, 2006 14:08:28 GMT
They might have been but Pan Am wanted six abreast seating so it had to be made wider.
Boeing said it was the most expensive modification that could have ben asked for.
Garry
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Post by igorski on May 9, 2006 14:10:50 GMT
oh dear! the 707 hasnt dont too badly so it cant have been too bad for them to change it!
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Post by garryrussell on May 9, 2006 14:51:36 GMT
It worked out very well and it was a very brave move by Boeing to go for it.
Selling just over a thousand units in those days of such an expensive machine was quite an achievment.
Also later changing the wing,fuse length and the powerplants showed a flexibility that was well rewarded.
Flexible even to the point of making a short fuse for Qantas
Garry
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Post by spey511 on May 9, 2006 16:33:07 GMT
Just had a look at a reference for this aircraft in the JP Airline fleets 2004/05.
Delivered from Boeing in 1976 to the IIAF/renamed Islamic Rep. of Iran Air Force, registration 5-8309.
Benoit
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Post by igorski on May 21, 2006 11:59:28 GMT
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Post by aerofoto - HJG Admin on May 21, 2006 12:15:08 GMT
Just sent you yet another PM "IGORSKI"  Mark C AKL/NZ |
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Post by igorski on May 21, 2006 19:45:11 GMT
ok message reseived. Will do. Not sure about timing, I'm working around assesments and exams just now.
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Post by aerofoto - HJG Admin on May 21, 2006 21:13:00 GMT
No problem "IGORSKI". Take all the time you feel you need in order to make a nice job of it alongthe lines that we've discussed Mark C AKL/NZ |
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Post by gasman on May 23, 2006 16:00:14 GMT
For the Gentleman who is doing the SAHA 707....here is a link :http://www.planes.cz/foto1.asp?mode=detail&id=SYZIMEYT&jazyk=cz Just thought it may help, caption shows it was taken in April this year.......looks wonderful as well. just thought it may help with detail etc......color tints on engines etc. Enjoy it anyways ... John |
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Post by benh on Dec 3, 2008 15:09:06 GMT
Some considerable amount of months ago, I discussed with Mark & Andy Nott about performing additional upgrades to this livery.... ......anyway this is how I got on...... Rgds Ben      |
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Post by aerofoto - HJG Admin on Dec 3, 2008 20:06:56 GMT
Ben .... see Tony ! Assuming Ben's texture is coming here to replace the one we currently offer. I again need to remind folk we are indeed aware of the fact that the SAHA B707's were castrated tankers .... ex-Iranian AF I believe. The original texture we offer for this aircraft is "REPRESENTATIONAL ONLY" .... because we can't, at this time, provide a model with the remnants of that lower rear fuselage refueling boom installation. I presume Ben's proposed replacement texture will be similarly representational too. I don't know if Ben has painted any markings on the lower rear fuselage of this texture .... to suggest/hint at where such an installation/housing had been. I haven't been able to look up this aircrafts bum yet to see ! ;D I don't even know if the like of what I've suggested here (in lieu of a custom model) is even possible  Mark C AKL/NZ |
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