24. Boeing Engines
A Boeing 707 aircraft, with a take-off weight of 172,500 pounds, set on a 6-degree angle of climb requires approximately 78,100 pounds of jet engine thrust. The four engines on a Boeing 707 each can supply 22,000 pounds of thrust. If you enjoyed this engine fact or know someone who would, be sure to share it. Coming up next are more awesome engine facts. We saved the best for last so be sure to stick around until the end. Quote of the day: “Scientists investigate that which already is; Engineers create that which has never been.” – Albert Einstein”