Boeing 7E7 -- The Latest Look ...

Gordon Werner · 05-06-2003, 01:30 PM

Boeing engineers are using a 7E7 concept design to push their thinking on more innovative exterior designs concepts including a refined nose shape, new wing tip concepts and a sculpted vertical tail structure. Engineers are studying these touches for consideration on the new 7E7, which is being designed as a super-efficient, twin-aisle airplane capable of carrying 200-250 passengers on long-range routes.

Chansen · 05-06-2003, 01:35 PM

The 777 has a great profile this is well a little strange. What is the difference besides some aerodynamic changes?

ba777-236 · 05-06-2003, 01:38 PM

While I have to admit that I am disappointed that Boeing chose to take the 'conservative' approach to their new generation aircraft, I like the way that it's shaping up!

If Boeing really can make meet their promises and make this plane super efficient, then I'm guessing that it'll be a good seller.

JOHN JOHNSON · 05-06-2003, 02:06 PM

Looks like a train not an plane!

No wonder where Boeing got that idea........ Atlanta airplane and train show......

David Hingtgen · 05-06-2003, 03:04 PM

I thought it looked like a train too! Like a Japanese bullet train. Anyways, I've already got my name picked for it--eDolphin. Thing's got a humped back and an upswept curved tail.

tdh8192 · 05-06-2003, 03:24 PM

Interesting looking aircraft. Boeing needs to do someting about those weird cockpit windows.

Chansen · 05-06-2003, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JOHN JOHNSON
Looks like a train not an plane!

No wonder where Boeing got that idea........ Atlanta airplane and train show......

Boeing has ventured into rail on some occasions in the past! One of the Boeing books published shows it.

TL925 · 05-06-2003, 04:21 PM

At first glance, this picture reminds me of the ERJ-175. Also, it looks like Boeing is taking efficiency to the max on this picture by only putting 1 engine on the plane, I think Airbus will have a good time trying to criticize Boeing some more.

Boeing SST · 05-06-2003, 07:22 PM

Love Boeing, but the only name that comes to mind is "FLATLINER".

B2

Gordon Werner · 05-06-2003, 08:35 PM

Actually ... I think that the cockpit windows are kinda cool looking ... definitely different ... but cool nonetheless.

G

MNL · 05-06-2003, 08:46 PM

Well i had to admit it looks nice and really much better of the A380..

05-06-2003, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tdh8192
weird cockpit windows.

Could this be the perfect opportunity for Tucano to print cockpit windows correctly for once?????

05-06-2003, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gordon Werner
Actually ... I think that the cockpit windows are kinda cool looking ... definitely different ... but cool nonetheless.

G

I agree ... I like the windows and overall look.

Clip · 05-06-2003, 11:11 PM

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FLYFRONTIER · 05-06-2003, 11:59 PM

I like it!

I was afraid that the 7E7 would just be another 767/777 look alike, but this one has some character.

It looks to me like a big ERJ-175/195 and that's a good thing in my book

Scott · 05-07-2003, 12:33 AM

I appreciate that look - quite harmonious. Note to Boeing: Eddy's right..... please consult with Klein, Asher, etc to create an easily replicated 1/400 windshield.

aklein707 · 05-07-2003, 01:53 AM

No new aircraft type is of interest when you have the same a-typical battleaxes on the inside giving the expected piss poor service (this applies to most US carriers).
Sorry for my lack of enthusiasm guys!

AirDar · 05-07-2003, 03:09 AM

Well, I like it! It looks like somebody at Boeing finally managed to get ahold of an old Luigi Colani book! http://www.colani.ch/frame.htm

At least it's not the same old thing with a new wing and engines.... and SPEAKING of the engines, they look foreign on this bird. Someone needs to get some fluid dynamics going on THOSE too!

tech77jp · 05-07-2003, 11:47 AM

BOEING 7E7 PLANNING COMMITTEE
Initial Design Review

1. Obtain the following: a CRJ700, a Dornier 328, and an ERJ-175.

2. Throw them into a mixer.

3. Render output.

Still, whatever works...

ARIUS · 05-08-2003, 04:25 PM

There's a hint of the Comet in the nose.

Delsterx · 05-08-2003, 04:59 PM

It looks like goose head. honk, honk

Chansen · 05-08-2003, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ARIUS
There's a hint of the Comet in the nose.

BobPackwood · 05-09-2003, 12:05 AM

Ugly, but I do like the Nimrod above.

Chansen · 05-09-2003, 11:29 AM

05-09-2003, 04:41 PM

When I first saw this on the Boeing website, I thought it was a cartoon like the Jetsons, but I like it. It's a departure from what we're used to seeing. Something really modern for a change. I thought aircraft design was starting to stagnate, even with the look of the 777 or A380.

Chansen · 05-12-2003, 11:52 AM

Here is the 57 Cadillac Eldorado drawing.

tech77jp · 05-16-2003, 12:49 AM

We are seriously reaching at this point (even me,

). But if you want to take the design apart right down to the little bolts, I personally think the 7E7 nose has the image of a swordfish.

07-22-2003, 11:20 AM

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05-06-2003, 01:30 PM	#1
Gordon Werner Insane Collector Join Date: Jun 1998 Location: Somewhere else Age: 37 Posts: 2,059	Boeing 7E7 -- The Latest Look ... Boeing engineers are using a 7E7 concept design to push their thinking on more innovative exterior designs concepts including a refined nose shape, new wing tip concepts and a sculpted vertical tail structure. Engineers are studying these touches for consideration on the new 7E7, which is being designed as a super-efficient, twin-aisle airplane capable of carrying 200-250 passengers on long-range routes.

05-06-2003, 01:35 PM	#2
Chansen Complete Wacko! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 3,027	I see a DO-328 in the nose! The 777 has a great profile this is well a little strange. What is the difference besides some aerodynamic changes?

05-06-2003, 01:38 PM	#3
ba777-236 400SH Co-Owner Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: About a 40 minute drive from Toronto, Canada Posts: 5,574	Looks nice While I have to admit that I am disappointed that Boeing chose to take the 'conservative' approach to their new generation aircraft, I like the way that it's shaping up! If Boeing really can make meet their promises and make this plane super efficient, then I'm guessing that it'll be a good seller. __________________ Faheem Ahmed 400 Scale Hangar Maintained Websites

05-06-2003, 02:06 PM	#4
JOHN JOHNSON Mysterious Collector Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,196	Look like Atmak train! Looks like a train not an plane! No wonder where Boeing got that idea........ Atlanta airplane and train show...... __________________ Who should I consider? Dumbocrat Clinton or Ruptublican Johnny Mc Cain? Jimmy Mc Donald Help me!

05-06-2003, 03:04 PM	#5
David Hingtgen Complete Wacko! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,004	I thought it looked like a train too! Like a Japanese bullet train. Anyways, I've already got my name picked for it--eDolphin. Thing's got a humped back and an upswept curved tail. __________________ *We need more TWA twin-stripes!*

05-06-2003, 03:24 PM	#6
tdh8192 Mmmm... pep'roni pizza Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 3,241	Interesting looking aircraft. Boeing needs to do someting about those weird cockpit windows. __________________ - Tom

05-06-2003, 04:21 PM	#8
TL925 Master Collector Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: London Age: 26 Posts: 529	At first glance, this picture reminds me of the ERJ-175. Also, it looks like Boeing is taking efficiency to the max on this picture by only putting 1 engine on the plane, I think Airbus will have a good time trying to criticize Boeing some more.

05-06-2003, 07:22 PM	#9
Boeing SST Master Collector Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 899	Love Boeing, but the only name that comes to mind is "FLATLINER". B2 __________________ ......"well, you've been bragging about your scrambled eggs; it's time I found out just how good they really are."

05-06-2003, 08:35 PM	#10
Gordon Werner Insane Collector Join Date: Jun 1998 Location: Somewhere else Age: 37 Posts: 2,059	Actually ... I think that the cockpit windows are kinda cool looking ... definitely different ... but cool nonetheless. G

05-06-2003, 08:46 PM	#11
MNL Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: land of the good looking men (Narf) Posts: 396	Well i had to admit it looks nice and really much better of the A380.. __________________ "I Eat Spam, I Eat kids"

05-06-2003, 11:11 PM	#14
Clip Model Goddess Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 37 Posts: 1,313	Check out: www.newairplane.com __________________ Jet Delta's Big Flies

05-06-2003, 11:59 PM	#15
FLYFRONTIER Freight Puppy Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: City by the Bay Posts: 493	I like it! I was afraid that the 7E7 would just be another 767/777 look alike, but this one has some character. It looks to me like a big ERJ-175/195 and that's a good thing in my book __________________ - Please don't confuse me with that other guy

05-07-2003, 12:33 AM	#16
Scott Insane Collector Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Escondido, Ca. USA Age: 50 Posts: 2,763	I appreciate that look - quite harmonious. Note to Boeing: Eddy's right..... please consult with Klein, Asher, etc to create an easily replicated 1/400 windshield. __________________ Fly the Friendly Skies of United uniTED takes wing Feb 12, 2004

05-07-2003, 01:53 AM	#17
aklein707 Former DAC member Join Date: Jul 1999 Posts: 3,654	No new aircraft type is of interest when you have the same a-typical battleaxes on the inside giving the expected piss poor service (this applies to most US carriers). Sorry for my lack of enthusiasm guys!

05-09-2003, 12:05 AM	#23
BobPackwood Senior Collector Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Louisiana Age: 25 Posts: 194	Ugly, but I do like the Nimrod above. __________________ Its a great Day to work for TSA. WOULD LIKE AA MD82(CHROME), AA A300, AA BAE146, CO MD80, CO 767200, CO 767300, CO747(NC), CO A300 (NC)

05-07-2003, 03:09 AM	#18
AirDar I'm watching you... Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Land of BBQ & thin chips Posts: 1,787	I dub it cool... Well, I like it! It looks like somebody at Boeing finally managed to get ahold of an old Luigi Colani book! http://www.colani.ch/frame.htm At least it's not the same old thing with a new wing and engines.... and SPEAKING of the engines, they look foreign on this bird. Someone needs to get some fluid dynamics going on THOSE too! __________________ Dar~ Yours is not to question why, Yours is but to BUY or DIE!

05-07-2003, 11:47 AM	#19
tech77jp Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Osaka, Japan Posts: 435	BOEING 7E7 PLANNING COMMITTEE Initial Design Review 1. Obtain the following: a CRJ700, a Dornier 328, and an ERJ-175. 2. Throw them into a mixer. 3. Render output. Still, whatever works... __________________ "Everything good in life is either illegal, immoral, or fattening." - Murphy http://www.soaringcapture.tk/

05-08-2003, 04:25 PM	#20
ARIUS Master Collector Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Whitehorse, YT Posts: 603	There's a hint of the Comet in the nose.

05-08-2003, 04:59 PM	#21
Delsterx Senior Collector Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Victoria BC Age: 33 Posts: 291	It looks like goose head. honk, honk

05-09-2003, 11:29 AM	#24
Chansen Complete Wacko! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 3,027	The windows remind me of Max from the movie Blackhole!

05-09-2003, 04:41 PM	#25
NYCAAer Guest Posts: n/a	When I first saw this on the Boeing website, I thought it was a cartoon like the Jetsons, but I like it. It's a departure from what we're used to seeing. Something really modern for a change. I thought aircraft design was starting to stagnate, even with the look of the 777 or A380.

05-12-2003, 11:52 AM	#26
Chansen Complete Wacko! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 3,027	The tail reminds me of Cars of the 1950's in the US. Here is the 57 Cadillac Eldorado drawing.

05-16-2003, 12:49 AM	#27
tech77jp Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Osaka, Japan Posts: 435	Nuts... We are seriously reaching at this point (even me, ). But if you want to take the design apart right down to the little bolts, I personally think the 7E7 nose has the image of a swordfish. __________________ "Everything good in life is either illegal, immoral, or fattening." - Murphy http://www.soaringcapture.tk/