General Aviation

Boeing 727-212

Manufacturer: Boeing

The Boeing 727 is a narrow‑body, three‑engine jet airliner built by Boeing. It features a T‑tail and a rear‑mounted center engine fed through an S‑duct. Designed for short‑haul routes, it could operate from airports with runways as short as 4,500 ft. The 727 served as a workhorse for airlines worldwide for decades.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
boeing-727-212
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
1
Example Registration
N727NK

Specifications

Wingspan
32.92 m / 108 ft
Length
40.59 m / 133 ft
Height
10.44 m / 34 ft
Cruise Speed
960 km/h / 600 mph
Range
4170 km / 2250 nmi
First Flight
1963-02-09
Production Start
1962
Production End
1984
Total Built
1832

Variants

  • 727-212- 1 registrations - Example N727NK

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