727 vs 757

727

American commercial jet trijet, renowned for its use in the later half of the 20th century, heavily deployed in global airlines.
Boeing 727 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 9 February 1963
Year introduced 1964
Number produced 1832 units
Average unit price $5 million

757

American narrow-body jet airliner, commercially operational since the 1980s, extensively deployed for transcontinental and transatlantic routes.
Boeing 757 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 19 February 1982
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 1050 units
Average unit price $85 million

727

Wing area 157.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 33.0 m â—‰
Height 10.0 m â—‰
Length 46.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1017 km/h â—‰
Operational range 4,720 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,802 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 95,028 kg â—‰
Empty weight 45,359 kg â—‰
Total thrust 3 x 6,577 kgf â—‰

757

Wing area 181.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 38.0 m â—‰
Height 11.0 m â—‰
Length 47.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 853 km/h â—‰
Operational range 7,250 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,802 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 115,666 kg â—‰
Empty weight 58,900 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 18,915 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 727 or 757?
The 727 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,017 km/h compared to the 757's 853 km/h, a difference of 164 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 727 or 757?
The 757 has a longer range at 7,250 km compared to the 727's 4,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the 727 or 757?
The 757 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the 727's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 727 or 757?
The 757 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the 727's 95,028 kg.
Which is larger, the 727 or 757?
The 757 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the 727's 46.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 727 or 757?
The 757 is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the 727 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the 727 or 757?
The 727 entered service first in 1964, 19 years before the 757 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 727 or 757?
The 727 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,832 units compared to 1,050 units of the 757.