The Boeing 767 Sucks In Enough Air To Fill A Goodyear Blimp in 7 Seconds
Speaking of Boeing and all things America, let’s take a look at one of its more famous commercial jets and how that thing performs. The 767 isn’t’ the largest or fastest thing in the skies, but it’s an iconic airframe with a long history and a lot to be proud of. First entering commercial service in 1982, the 767’s spacious interior and long-distance capabilities make it a common sight on every commercial airfield in the world. The fact that over a thousand of these things have been built and delivered stands as a testament to the engineer, performance, and spirit of innovation that made both the 767 and America great.
Go ahead and shed a red, white, and blue tear. I did.
The engines pushing the 767 are impressive: twin Pratt and Whitney JT9D powerhouses blast through the skies regardless of payload. How big are these engines you ask? Between them, they suck well over 200,000 cubic feet of air through the turbines every seven seconds. To give you some idea, let’s compare it to another all-American flying icon: that’s enough to fill a Goodyear Blimp. Every. Seven. Seconds. In. The. Air.
Go ahead, shed another patriotic tear. I won’t tell.