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B703Retired

How the 707-320B fits into the 707 story

707-320B is a retired member of the Boeing 707 family, known for the mature turbofan branch most closely associated with the family’s global peak.

The 707-320B earned a distinct place in the Boeing 707 family story through its engines, seating, range, service entry, and the missions operators chose it to fly.

Service entry

1962

Seating

147 to 189

Range

4,900 nm

Variant history

Why it branches from the family

The 707-320B stands out within the Boeing 707 family because it captures the mature turbofan branch most closely associated with the family’s global peak.

It entered service in 1962 with Pratt & Whitney JT3D engines, typical seating for 147 to 189, and published range of about 4,900 nautical miles.

Fact rows

Reference snapshot

ICAO designator
B703
Designator references
Engines
Pratt & Whitney JT3D
Type data
Service entry
1962
Operator records
Typical seating
147 to 189
Operator layouts
Range
4,900 nm
Planning data

Return to the family page

Return to the family history for the wider program story, then compare this version with the other models that carried the design into different markets and missions.