Zurich Kloten [LSZH] 31.05.2010
Boeing 747SP-21 (msn: 21648 / 367) mfy: 1979VP-BAT Qatar Airways Amiri FlightHistory1979
Pan Am N539PA
1986
United N148UA
1995
Qatar Amiri Flight VR-BAT
1997 Qatar Amiri Flight VP-BATCanon 50D / Canon EF 28-300mm 1:3.5-5.6L IS USM
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010
Boeing 747SP-31 (msn: 21961 / 415) mfy: 1979VP-BLK Las Vegas SandsHistory1980
TWA N58201
1985
United Arab Emirates Gvmt A6-SMR
2007 Las Vegas Sands VP-BLK- One could say I took too many photos of just this 747SP. Ok I agree, but considering the fact that this probably was a once in a life time occasion... -Canon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010
Boeing 747SP-31 (msn: 21961 / 415) mfy: 1979VP-BLK Las Vegas SandsHistory1980
TWA N58201
1985
United Arab Emirates Gvmt A6-SMR
2007 Las Vegas Sands VP-BLKCanon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010
Boeing 747SP-31 (msn: 21961 / 415) mfy: 1979VP-BLK Las Vegas SandsHistory1980
TWA N58201
1985
United Arab Emirates Gvmt A6-SMR
2007 Las Vegas Sands VP-BLK- The 14.35 meter shorter fuselage (compared to the dash 100/200) required a "slightly" bigger vertical stabilizer (shorter arm) -Canon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010
Boeing 747SP-31 (msn: 21961 / 415) mfy: 1979VP-BLK Las Vegas SandsHistory1980
TWA N58201
1985
United Arab Emirates Gvmt A6-SMR
2007 Las Vegas Sands VP-BLK- Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7A
The Pratt & Whitney JT9D engine was the first high bypass ratio jet engine to power a wide-body aircraft. Its initial application was the Boeing 747-100, the original "Jumbo Jet". It was the company's first high-bypass-ratio turbofan and also the first of today's generation of large commercial turbofan engines to be produced.[Design and development
The JT9D was developed as part of the design phase of the C-5 Galaxy, a contract was awarded to Pratt & Whitney to study the type of large engine needed but the production contract was eventually awarded to General Electric and their TF39 turbofan. The JT9D was however chosen by Boeing to power the 747 with that aircraft's first flight taking place on 9 February 1969. Flight testing of the engine had begun in June 1968, using a Boeing B-52E as a testbed.
The JT9D-3 which entered service in 1970 was constructed using titanium and nickel alloys. The engine featured a single stage fan, a three stage low pressure compressor and an eleven stage high pressure compressor coupled to a two stage high pressure turbine and four stage low pressure turbine. This version of the JT9D weighed 8,608 lb and produced 43,500 lbf thrust. Production ceased in 1990.
Pratt & Whitney's designated successor to the JT9D family is the PW4000, which features fewer parts, greater reliability, and lower base selling price.
Source: Wikipedia -Canon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010
Boeing 747SP-31 (msn: 21961 / 415) mfy: 1979VP-BLK Las Vegas SandsHistory1980
TWA N58201
1985
United Arab Emirates Gvmt A6-SMR
2007 Las Vegas Sands VP-BLKCanon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010
Boeing 747SP-31 (msn: 21961 / 415) mfy: 1979VP-BLK Las Vegas SandsHistory1980
TWA N58201
1985
United Arab Emirates Gvmt A6-SMR
2007 Las Vegas Sands VP-BLK- Massive wing -Canon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010
Boeing 747SP-31 (msn: 21961 / 415) mfy: 1979VP-BLK Las Vegas SandsHistory1980
TWA N58201
1985
United Arab Emirates Gvmt A6-SMR
2007 Las Vegas Sands VP-BLK- I was the happiest spotter when I saw the Las Vegas Sands -SP in Vegas but being able to go inside was just a "wow". Big thanks to Mike!! -Canon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010
Boeing 747SP-31 (msn: 21961 / 415) mfy: 1979VP-BLK Las Vegas SandsHistory1980
TWA N58201
1985
United Arab Emirates Gvmt A6-SMR
2007 Las Vegas Sands VP-BLK- a graceful front section; an A380 never can beat -Canon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010
Boeing 747SP-31 (msn: 21961 / 415) mfy: 1979VP-BLK Las Vegas SandsHistory1980
TWA N58201
1985
United Arab Emirates Gvmt A6-SMR
2007 Las Vegas Sands VP-BLKCanon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 24.05.2010
Boeing 747SP-31 (msn: 21961 / 415) mfy: 1979VP-BLK Las Vegas SandsHistory1980
TWA N58201
1985
United Arab Emirates Gvmt A6-SMR
2007 Las Vegas Sands VP-BLKCanon Powershot G10
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Rome Ciampino [LIRA] 23.05.2010
Boeing 747SP-31 (msn: 21961 / 415) mfy: 1979VP-BLK Las Vegas SandsHistory1980
TWA N58201
1985
United Arab Emirates Gvmt A6-SMR
2007 Las Vegas Sands VP-BLKCanon Powershot G10
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Las Vegas Mc Carran [KLAS] 10.02.2010
Boeing 747SP-21 (msn: 21649 / 373) mfy: 1979VQ-BMS Las Vegas SandsHistory1979
Pan Am N540PA
1986
United Airlines N149UA
1993
Tajik Air N149UA
1995
Government Brunei V8-JBB
1996
Government Brunei V8-JP1
1996
Government Brunei V8-AC1
1998
Bahrain Amiri Flight A9C-HHH
2002
Bahrain Amiri Flight A9C-HMH
2008 Las Vegas Sands VQ-BMS- The absolut highlight of this great spotting trip to LA and Vegas -Canon 50D / Canon EF 28-300mm 1:3.5-5.6L IS USM
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Zurich Kloten [LSZH] 03.02.2010
Boeing 747SP-21 (msn: 21648 / 367) mfy: 1979VP-BAT Qatar Airways Amiri FlightHistory1979
Pan Am N539PA
1986
United N148UA
1995
Qatar Amiri Flight VR-BAT
1997 Qatar Amiri Flight VP-BATCanon 50D / Canon EF 28-300mm 1:3.5-5.6L IS USM
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