Boeing 727-200
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Boeing 727-200 is a short and medium-haul airliner built by Boeing in the USA. It first flew in 1963 and entered service in 1967. Fly at jet speed from short runways serving smaller cities.
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- Top speed953 km/h (592 mph)
- Range4,450 km (2,765 miles)
- First flight1963
- Wingspan32.9 m (108 ft)
Boeing 727-200 specs
| Top speed | 953 km/h (592 mph) |
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| Range | 4,450 km (2,765 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 12,800 m (41,995 ft) |
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| Length | 46.7 m (153 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 32.9 m (108 ft) |
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| Height | 10.4 m (34 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 95 t (209,437 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 3 crew, 134 to 189 seats |
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| Engines | 3 × JT8D turbofan, tail-mounted |
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| First flight | 1963 |
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| Entered service | 1967 |
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| Built by | Boeing (USA) |
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Boeing 727-200 facts
- Its three engines sit at the tail. The middle one breathes through an S-shaped duct above the fuselage.
- In 1971 the hijacker known as D. B. Cooper parachuted out of a 727 through its rear stairway and was never found.
Quick quiz
When did the Boeing 727-200 first fly?
In 1963.
Who built the Boeing 727-200?
Boeing, in the USA.
How fast can the Boeing 727-200 fly?
Its top speed is 953 km/h (592 mph).
How far can the Boeing 727-200 fly?
About 4,450 km (2,765 miles).
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