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The B727 was the first trijet introduced into commercial service.
The B727 was the first commercial airplane in history to surpass the 1,000-sales mark for civil use.
The B727 was the first airplane to have a triple-slotted flap system for superior takeoff and landing performance.
The B727 was the first airplane to be certificated to FAA noise rules.
Boeing 727 Specifications
Advanced 727-200
Primary Function:Passenger Transport
Contractor:Boeing Aircraft Company
Crew:148 – 189 passengers
Unit Cost:N/A
Powerplant
Three Pratt & Whitney JT8D-17R turbofans rated at 17,400 pounds thrust
Dimensions
Length:153 ft, 2 in (46.69 m)
Wingspan:108 ft (32.91 m)
Height:34 ft (10.36 m)
Weights
Empty:N/A
Maximum Takeoff:191,000 lb (86,600 kg) — standard
Performance
Speed:570 mph – 605 mph (890 – 965 km/h) — cruise
Ceiling:30,000 – 40,000 ft (9,144 – 12,192 m)
Range:1,500 – 2,500 mi (2,750 – 4,020 km)
Armament
N/A
Boeing 727 Achievements
The B727 was the first trijet introduced into commercial service.
The B727 was the first commercial airplane in history to surpass the 1,000-sales mark for civil use.
The B727 was the first airplane to have a triple-slotted flap system for superior takeoff and landing performance.
The B727 was the first airplane to be certificated to FAA noise rules.
