Boeing 757-324 Continental Airlines N77871
- Manufacturer:
- Boeing
- Type / Model:
- 757
- Version:
- 300
- Registration:
- N77871
- Colour Scheme:
- Continental Airlines
- Location:
- Hong Kong - Chek Lap Kok, China
- Photographer:
- Colin Parker
- Date Taken:
- 31/01/2010
- Image ID:
- #96570
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 4394 x 2929
- Image Description:
- Second of a batch of ex-ATA 757-300s to enter service with Continental after overhaul, repaint and fitting of winglets by HAECO in Hong Kong. Seen on delivery back to the US.
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Aircraft Data
The Boeing 757 is a medium range narrow body passenger airliner. It was the successor to the B727, with the same fuselage cross section, but the airframe was redesigned with underwing fan engines. The 757 was developed in tandem with the 767.
The Boeing 757-300 was the ultimate stretch of the 757 airframe, it added 23ft 4in to the length, The 300 was popular with Charter airlines, but has been replaced in the Boeing range by the 737-900.
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 1998 | 55 | 55 | 2 | 243 - 280 |
Power
Choice available of 4300lb thrust Rolls Royce RB-211-535E4-B turbofans, or 43,850 lb Pratt & Whitney PW-2043 engines
| Engine Count | 2 | ||
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* 3 main variants available, with 94 inch, 100 inch and 112 inch fans, that deliver increasing thrusts. Many sub-variants available within these ranges.
Dimensions
| Length | 54.43 m. 178 ft. 7 in. |
| Wing Span | 38.05 m. 124 ft. 10 in. |
| Height | 13.67 m. 44 ft. 10 in. |
| Empty Weight | 64650 kg. 142400 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 123715 kg. 272500 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 772 kph 480 mph |
| Cruise Speed | 737 kph 458 mph |
| Ceiling | 12801.6 m. 42000 ft. |
| Normal Range |
6056
3270
nm
km.
Max range with 243 passengers. |
| Max Range | 6288 3395 nm km. |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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