Say, another one of Boeing's darling aircraft designations is coming up.
The one coming up is a bit more comfortable than the 727, but that's like saying electrocution is more comfortable than death by hanging.
Did you know that the 727 was originally introduced in 1964? It was also manufactured in several configurations; The 727-100, 727-100C (which had a convertible main deck which could carry cargo, passengers or a combinations of both) and the 727-200, which could carry 189 passengers in an all-cattle-class configuration. The last 727 entered service in September, 1984. I believe FedEx bought the last ones.
The 727-200 has a wingspan of 108 feet and is a little over 153 feet long. It has a cruising speed 570 to 605 mph and a cruising altitude between 30,000 and 40,000 feet. The usual maximum fuel load is either 8,100 gallons or 9,800 gallons, depending upon the model. It also has a range of 1,500 to 2,500 miles, depending upon configuration and load. |
