Popular Trijet: A Deep Dive Into Why Boeing Built The 727

American planemaker Boeing catalyzed the jet age when it launched the four-engine 707 in the late-1950s. However, going forward, it also had to consider what aircraft it might produce for shorter flights to and from smaller airports. Airlines had different demands, with some wanting proven four-engine jets while others preferred the idea of twin-engine aircraft.

However, Boeing came up with an alternative solution that effectively met both of these demands halfway. The result was the three-engined Boeing 727 design - but how exactly did this popular narrowbody come about?

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