General Aviation

Boeing 727-2u5

Manufacturer: Boeing

The Boeing 727 is a narrow‑body, three‑engine jet that first flew in 1963. Designed for short‑haul and medium‑range routes, it could operate from runways as short as 4,500 ft. With a T‑tail and a distinctive rear airstair, the 727 became Boeing’s only trijet and a workhorse for airlines worldwide.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
boeing-727-2u5
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
1
Example Registration
N531BN

Specifications

Wingspan
32.92 m / 108 ft
Length
40.59 m / 133 ft
Height
10.44 m / 34 ft
Max Speed
1017 km/h / 632 mph
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

  • 727-2U5- 1 registrations - Example N531BN

Machine-Readable Resources

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