| The Boeing 757-200. |
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In the later part of 1978, Boeing announced its intention of developing a new generation of advanced-technology airliners. The two definitive members of this family were the models 757 and 767, while the 777 was less certain. The 757 retained the same narrow fuselage cross-section as the 727, and could be regarded as the 727's successor in the carriage of between 150 and 239 passengers over short and medium range routes, while the latest 757-300 can carry up to 289 passengers. |
Where Boeing offered considerable improvements, however, was in a new standard of fuel efficiency expected to offer 45% fuel saving per passenger per mile by comparison with contemporary types.
The 757 were therefore first offered with Rolls-Royce RB211-535 or General Electric CF6-32C1 turbofans in under wing pods. General electric then dropped the CF6-32 engine, and Pratt & Whitney entered the lists with the PW2037. |
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| The type was originally planned in Model 757-100 short-fuselage and the 757-200 long-fuselage variants. The launch customers all opted for the RB211 engines, and the short variant was then dropped. The 757-200 first flew in February 1982. |
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Freighter, PF Package Freighter and M combi models are also available, the PF and M each having a large main deck cargo door. The latest 757-300 is a stretched version for 240 - 289 passengers, with strengthened wings and landing gear and maximum take off weight increased to 122,470 kg (270,000 lb). |
Specifications:
Boeing 757-200 is an intermediate range passenger aircraft.
Two, Four cabin crew and up to 239 passengers.
Wing Span 38.05 m (124.83 ft).
Cruise speed 950 km/h (590) mph.
weight empty from 57,970 kg (127,800 lb).
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