Boeing 727 Short to Medium-Range Jetliner
DESCRIPTION:
By the time the 707 had entered service, Boeing realized that a need existed for a shorter range aircraft for domestic service. Over 70 possible configurations for this new aircraft were considered before Boeing selected a design emphasizing commonality with the 707 and 720 to lower costs. However, the 727 departed from these designs by using a three-engine arrangement, with all three located at the rear of the aircraft. The advantages of this arrangement included a reduction in wing structural requirements while promoting improved wing aerodynamics. The 727 also incorporated thrust-reversing engines and an advanced flap system to reduce landing field length. Although the 727 was even more economical to operate than initially anticipated, sales in the early 1960s were somewhat disappointing. This problem was due to the fact that many operators desired a larger capacity aircraft. Boeing therefore proceeded with an enlarged 727, the 727-200, capable of carrying up to 189 passengers or more fuel. Both the 727-100 and 727-200 models soon became best sellers, and a total of 1,832 airframes were completed by the time production ended in 1984. Boeing replaced the design with the more advanced 757.
Data below for 727-200 Advanced
Last modified 06 July 2003
HISTORY:
First Flight (727-100) 9 February 1963
Service Entry
(727-100) 1 February 1964 (with Eastern Air Lines)
(727-200) 14 December 1967 (with Northeast Airlines)
CREW: 3 flight crew
PASSENGERS: (typical) 70-189
(727-200) 145 in two classes, 189 in one-class
ESTIMATED COST:
unknown
AIRFOIL SECTIONS:
Wing Root BAC 424/425/426/427
Wing Tip
BAC 428
DIMENSIONS:
Length 153.17 ft (46.69 m)
Wingspan 108.0 ft (32.92 m)
Height 34.0 ft (10.36 m)
Wing Area 1,647 ft2 (153.3 m2)
Canard Area
not applicable
WEIGHTS:
Empty 85,140 lb (38,700 kg)
Typical Load unknown
Max Takeoff (Standard) 191,000 lb (86,600 kg)
(Optional) 210,000 lb (95,300 kg)
Fuel Capacity internal: 8,185 gal (31,000 L) [standard]
9,805 gal (37,020 L) [optional]
external: not applicable
Max Payload
63,100 lb (28,620 kg)
PROPULSION:
Powerplant three Pratt & Whitney JT8D-15/-17/-17R turbofans
Thrust (-15) 46,500 lb (207 kN)
(-17) 48,000 lb (214 kN)
(-17R) 52,200 lb (232 kN)
PERFORMANCE:
Max Level Speed at altitude: 630 mph (1,010 km/h) at 20,500 ft (6,250 m)
at sea level: unknown
cruise speed: 570 mph (915 km/h) at 24,600 ft (7,530 m)
Initial Climb Rate unknown
Service Ceiling 35,000 ft (10,700 m)
Cruise Altitude (727-200) 24,700 ft (7,530 m)
(727-200 Advanced) 30,000 to 40,000 ft (9,145 to 12,190 m)
Range max fuel: 2,175 nm (4,020 km)
max payload: 1,490 nm (2,750 km)
g-Limits unknown
KNOWN VARIANTS:
727-100 First production model with space for 131 passengers
727-100C Convertible cargo/passenger model with strengthened floor and cargo handling equipment used on 707-320C allowing conversion between all cargo and passenger/cargo mixture (94 passengers maximum) in 2 hours
727-100QC Quick-change convertible model allowing conversion from cargo to passenger/cargo mixture in 30 minutes
727-200 Enlarged 727 with two 10-ft fuselage inserts allowing increase to 145, 163, or 189 passengers
Advanced
727-200 Improved 727-200 equipped with performance data computer to improve fuel efficiency and safety, automatic thrust compensation in case of engine failure, and cabin improvements
727F Dedicated freight version
727RE Experimental project investigating re-engining of 727-200 aircraft to provide 757-like capabilities
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