Roden Boeing 720B Pan American

The Boeing 720B is a short- and medium-range variant of the well-known passenger aircraft Boeing 707, which first flew in 1959. It differed from its predecessor with a shorter fuselage, a wing with a greater rearward sweep, and new technology. Series production lasted from 1960 to 1969, during which time 154 units were built (65 units of the Boeing 720 and 89 of the Boeing 720B). Later-built Boeing 720B aircraft featured more powerful JT3D engines in redesigned engine nacelles. Additionally, there were minor changes to the emergency evacuation system for passengers. Despite the expectations of its developers, the type did not achieve the same level of success as the Boeing 707, leading to the cessation of production. In addition to its use in the United States, some were sold to Germany, Israel, Ethiopia, Ireland, and Pakistan. In some of these countries, their service lasted until the early 1990s.