Boeing 757
The Boeing 757 is a twin-engine narrow-body airliner that the well-known American manufacturer produced from 1981 to 2004. A total of 1050 pieces got into the air, both in passenger and cargo versions.
The Boeing 757 has the same type rating as the wide-body Boeing 767. Most aircraft of this type are operated by American airlines, mainly on short and medium-haul routes.
technical parameters Boeing 757
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Produced | 1981–2004 |
| Role | Narrow-body jet airliner |
| First flight | February 19, 1982 |
| Introduction | January 1, 1983, with Eastern Air Lines |
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| Number built | 1050 |
| Cockpit crew | Two |
| 2-class seating |
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| Width | 148 in / 3.76 m fuselage, 139.3 in / 3.54 m cabin |
| Height | 44 ft 6 in / 13.6 m |
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| Wing | 124 ft 10 in / 38.0 m span, 1,994 sq ft (185.25 m2) area, 25° sweep, 7.8 AR |
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| Speed | Cruise Mach 0.80 (461 kn; 854 km/h), Max. Mach 0.86 (496 kn; 918 km/h) |
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| Ceiling | 42,000 ft (13,000 m) |