The Boeing 727 family consists of two main variants, designed to serve short to medium haul routs while offering improved performance and capacity compared to earlier jetliners.
B727-100
The 727-200 is a stretched version of the original, offering increased passenger capacity and range. It became popular for busy domestic routes in the 1970s and 1980s, maintaining the 727's signature three-engine design and versatility.
Specs
ICAO code
B721
Engine type
PW JT3D
Length
133.2ft/ 40.6m
Wingspan
108ft/ 32.92m
Height
34.3ft/ 10.45m
MTOW
160000lbs/ 72.5tons
Range
2300nm/ 4260km
Max pax capacity
125
B727-200
The 727-200 is a stretched version of the original, offering increased passenger capacity and range. It became popular for busy domestic routes in the 1970s and 1980s, maintaining the 727's signature three-engine design and versatility.