Boeing Flashcard

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When did Boeing merge with McDonnell Douglas (MD)?

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1997

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Boeing accidentally created a passenger jet that could break the sound barrier. Which plane was it? Options: Boeing 707, Boeing 747, Boeing 757, Boeing 787

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Boeing 707

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Who was the Boeing engineer who fought to keep the 737 project alive, often called the father of the 737?

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Jack Steiner

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Which Boeing narrow-body jet was the first to feature a glass cockpit? Options: Boeing 737 Classic, Boeing 737-NG, Boeing 757, Boeing 737 MAX

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Boeing 737-NG

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What was the name of the Boeing-built train with jet engines that could travel faster than normal trains in the 1970s?

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Boeing LRV (Light Rail Vehicle)

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The Boeing 747 was originally designed for what purpose before becoming a passenger plane?

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Military cargo transport

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At any given moment, how many Boeing 737s are in the air worldwide?

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Around 2,000

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The Boeing 757 was nicknamed what due to its powerful engines?

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"The Flying Pencil"

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The Boeing 777X has the largest jet engines ever placed on a passenger aircraft. How large is the diameter of its GE9X engine's fan?

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The same as a Boeing 737 fuselage

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In 2001, Boeing moved its corporate headquarters out of its birthplace, Seattle. Which city became its new home? Options: New York, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles

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Chicago