Boeing 757

The Boeing 757 is a narrow-body, twin-engine, medium-range jetliner developed by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Designed for efficiency and versatility, the 757 is renowned for its performance capabilities and ability to operate from short and high-altitude runways, making it a favourite among airlines and pilots. Production of the 757 began in the early 1980s and continued until 2004.

Boeing 757

Specs

Capacity

  • Typical Seating Capacity of 200-243 passengers

  • 280 passengers in high-density configuration

Performance

  • Maximum range: 4,500 miles (3,900 nm)

  • Cruise speed: Mach 0.80 (609 mph or 982 km/h)

  • Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW): 115,680 kg (255,000 lbs)

  • Engines: Typically powered by either Rolls-Royce RB211 or Pratt & Whitney PW2000 engines.

General Dimensions (757-200):

  • Length: 47.32 meters (155 feet 3 inches)

  • Wingspan: 38.05 meters (124 feet 10 inches)

  • Height: 13.56 meters (44 feet 6 inches)

History

Concept and Design

The 757 was conceived in the late 1970s as a replacement for the Boeing 727. Boeing aimed to create a more fuel-efficient and higher-capacity aircraft in response to rising fuel prices and increasing environmental concerns.

First Flight and Certification

  • The prototype of the Boeing 757, the 757-200, first flew on February 19, 1982.

  • It received FAA certification on December 21, 1982, paving the way for its entry into commercial service.

Entry into Service

  • The first 757 was delivered to Eastern Air Lines and British Airways in January 1983.

  • Airlines praised its fuel efficiency, versatility, and passenger comfort.

Production

  • Boeing produced two main variants: the 757-200 (standard passenger version) and the 757-300 (stretched version).

  • Over 1,050 units were manufactured before production ended in 2004.