Aircraft Type
Boeing 767-200 “Slim Wing”
The Boeing 767-200 is a mid-sized widebody twin-engine jet airliner that played a crucial role in expanding long-haul routes for many airlines during the 1980s and 1990s, offering improved fuel efficiency and range compared to previous generation aircraft.
IATA762ICAOB762ManufacturerBoeingScore6.20/10Range12,223 kmStatusIn ProductionOperators12
Pioneered extended twin-engine operations (ETOPS) and became a cornerstone aircraft for many international airlines' long-haul fleet strategies
The Boeing 767-200 was the first wide-body twinjet to receive ETOPS certification, which allowed it to fly long routes over oceans and remote areas with only two engines, revolutionizing long-distance air travel
Cabin Environment
How the Boeing 767-200 affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
48.5 m
Length
47.6 m
Wingspan
15.8 m
Height
Performance
12,223 km
Range
850 km/h
Cruise Speed
2× Pratt & Whitney JT9D or General Electric CF6
Engines
Boeing Family
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How It Compares
vs. Airbus A300
✓Longer range (12,223 km vs 9,630 km)
✗Slightly lower passenger capacity
vs. McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30
✓More modern design and improved fuel efficiency
✗Slightly shorter range
vs. Lockheed L-1011 TriStar
✓Better overall range and more recent technology
✗Potentially higher operating costs