Boeing 727
Summary
| Category | Transport aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | 9 February 1963 |
| Year of introduction | 1964 |
| Number produced | 1832 units |
Description
The Boeing 727 is a mid-sized, three-engine, narrow-body airliner that was developed by Boeing Commercial Airplanes in the late 1960s. Designed to serve as a short-haul and medium-range passenger aircraft, it was also utilized by some military organizations for various missions. The 727 was equipped with advanced features at the time, including a T-tail configuration, low wing design, and a retractable tricycle landing gear. It featured a spacious cabin capable of accommodating around 149 to 189 passengers, depending on the specific configuration. The aircraft was widely deployed by civil airlines around the world and served a vital role in their fleet for several decades.
Technical specifications
| Version: 727-200 | |
|---|---|
| Wing area | 157.9 m² (1699.9 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 33 m (108.3 ft) |
| Height | 10 m (32.8 ft) |
| Length | 46.7 m (153.2 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 12802 m (42001 ft) |
| Empty weight | 45359 kg (99999 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 95028 kg (209501 lbs) |
| Takeoff distance | 1768 m (5801 ft) |
| Powerplant | 3 × turbojets Pratt & Whitney JT8D-9A delivering 6577 kgp |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Colombia | 1 | |
| 🇨🇩 | Congo Democratic Republic | 1 | |
|
Ecuador | 1 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
All operators
Belgium • Congo Democratic Republic • Colombia • Djibouti • Ecuador • Greece • Iran • Kuwait • Liberia • Mexico • Mauritania • Nigeria • New Zealand • Panama • Qatar • Senegal • Taiwan • United States • Yemen • Ex-Yugoslavia
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