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Boeing 797

Viral image dating from 2006 purports to show a new Boeing "797" blended-wing airliner.

by David Mikkelson, Published Jan. 16, 2008



Claim:
Photograph shows a new Boeing 797 blended-wing airliner.
Rating:
False

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Although Boeing may someday introduce a commercial airliner designated with the number 797, and although the company's Phantom Works (advanced research and development) unit may have researched the potential of blended-wing-body (BWB) aircraft design for military applications, Boeing is not currently developing a blended-wing aircraft for commercial use, nor does the image displayed below represent any aircraft (or prototype thereof) designed or produced by that company:


By David Mikkelson

David Mikkelson founded the site now known as snopes.com back in 1994.


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