United States of America

9th February 1963

18th September 1959 with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.

131 727-100

1,260 727-200’s

727-200  - Three Pratt & Whitney JT8D -11 or -17 turbofans

727-200 Advanced - Three 68.9kN (15,500lb) Pratt & Whitney JT8D-15  turbofans, later options included JT8D-17 and -17R

727-200: maximum operating speed M0.90 ; service ceiling 42,000ft (9144m) ; max range with reserves 4,040 km (2,510 miles).

727-200: operating, empty 45,178 kg (99,600lb);  maximum takeoff 86,405kg (190,500lb)

727-200: span 32.92m (108ft 6in); length 46.49m (153ft 2in); height 10.36m (34ft 7in)

727-200: 3 flight deck; 189 passengers max; 145 standard layout.

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