Boeing 727-251 Kitty Hawk International N279US
- Manufacturer:
- Boeing
- Type / Model:
- 727
- Registration:
- N279US
- Colour Scheme:
- Kitty Hawk International
- Location:
- Fort Wayne, United States
- Photographer:
- Jean
- Date Taken:
- 23/12/2004
- Image ID:
- #38959
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 2500 x 1666
- Image Description:
- As the snow storm hit the Northeast earlier on that day, the main gears have to fight against 8 inches of snow on the tarmac and taxiway. The deicing fluid is dripping down from the edge of the flap. Snow photography has a lot of fun!
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Aircraft Data
The Boeing 727 was the first trijet introduced into commercial service and for over a decade it was the most produced commercial jet airliner in the world. Many aircraft are still to be found in service today especially as freighters
The Stretched version of the 727-100 is the -200 which is some 20 feet longer and entered service in 1967.
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1963 | 1831 | 350 | 3 | 148 - 189 |
Power
| Engine Count | 3 | |
| Engine Variations | ||
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Dimensions
| Length | 40.59 m. 133 ft. 2 in. |
| Wing Span | 32.92 m. 108 ft. 0 in. |
| Height | 10.36 m. 34 ft. 0 in. |
| Empty Weight | 45400 kg. 100000 lbs. |
| Max Weight |
62425 kg.
137500 lbs.
727-100 |
Performance
| Max Speed | 974 kph 605 mph |
| Cruise Speed | 917 kph 570 mph |
| Ceiling | 12192 m. 40000 ft. |
| Normal Range |
2778
1500
nm
km.
727-200 |
| Max Range |
4630
2500
nm
km.
727-200 |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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