The Douglas DC-7 is a retired American airliner built by the Douglas Aircraft Company from 1953 to 1958.

The Douglas DC-7 was produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company introduced on November 29, 1953. It was the final transport aircraft powered by a piston engine built by the company …

May 18, 2022 · Built by the Douglas Aircraft Company between 1953 and 1958, the DC-7 was a derivative of the DC-6, made to fly coast-to-coast across the US in as little as eight hours. The …

It was introduced by American Airlines on its New York–Los Angeles route in November 1953 and was the first airliner to provide nonstop transcontinental service in both directions. The fastest …

Fastest piston-powered commercial airplane in 1954. With a top speed of 410 miles per hour, and average cruising speed of 365 mph, flew almost 25 to 30 mph faster than the Douglas DC-6 …

Douglas' largest and last piston engined airliner, the DC-7 was one of the first airliners capable of nonstop trans Atlantic crossings between New York and London. Previously the DC-7 …

The Douglas DC-7 is an American transport aircraft built by the Douglas Aircraft Company from 1953 to 1958. A derivative of the DC-6, it was the last major piston engine-powered transport …

Dec 18, 2025 · DOUGLAS DC-7 Aircraft Manufacturer: DOUGLAS Model: DC-7 Details on the DOUGLAS DC-7 aircraft, based on current FAA records. This includes specifications, engine …

Design and development of the Douglas DC-7 were prompted by American Airlines, which was seeking an aircraft superior in performance to the Lockheed Super Constellation being used …

The Douglas DC-7 was an American transport aircraft built by the Douglas Aircraft Company from 1953 to 1958. It was the last major piston engine powered transport made by Douglas, coming …