Aircraft Type
Boeing 727-200 “Tri-Jet”
The Boeing 727-200 was a popular narrow-body tri-jet airliner that significantly expanded commercial aviation capabilities in the 1960s and 1970s, serving as a versatile medium-haul passenger aircraft for numerous airlines worldwide.
IATA727ICAOB727ManufacturerBoeingScore3.90/10StatusIn Production
Pioneering the tri-engine design that allowed airlines to operate routes with less stringent runway length requirements and providing exceptional performance for its era
The Boeing 727 was the first commercial airplane to have an auxiliary power unit (APU) which allowed it to operate independently from ground power sources, revolutionizing airport operations
Cabin Environment
How the Boeing 727-200 affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
46.61 m
Length
32.92 m
Wingspan
10.36 m
Height
Performance
3,720 km
Range
870 km/h
Cruise Speed
3× Pratt & Whitney JT8D
Engines
How It Compares
vs. McDonnell Douglas DC-9
✓Potentially newer technology and updated systems
✗DC-9 might have more established maintenance infrastructure
vs. Lockheed L-1011 TriStar
✓Potentially more efficient fuel consumption
✗L-1011 might offer better long-range capabilities
vs. BAC 1-11
✓Likely larger passenger capacity
✗BAC 1-11 might have lower operating costs