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Boeing 727 vs Boeing 757

Boeing 727 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 727
Boeing 757 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 757
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Specifications
Boeing 727 Boeing 757
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Boeing
First flight 9 February 1963 19 February 1982
Year introduced 1964 1983
Number produced 1832 units 1050 units
Average unit price $5 million $85 million
Wing area 157.9 m² 181.3 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 38.0 m
Height 10.0 m 11.0 m
Length 46.7 m 47.3 m
Maximum speed 1017 km/h 853 km/h
Operational range 4,720 km 7,250 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 95,028 kg 115,666 kg
Empty weight 45,359 kg 58,900 kg
Total thrust 3 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 18,915 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 727 and the Boeing 757 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 1,017 km/h for the Boeing 727 vs 853 km/h for the Boeing 757. The Boeing 727 has an operational range of 4,720 km vs 7,250 km for the Boeing 757. The Boeing 727 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 12,802 m for the Boeing 757.

The Boeing 727 has been produced in 1,832 units vs 1,050 for the Boeing 757. Unit cost is $5M for the Boeing 727 vs $85M for the Boeing 757. The Boeing 727 first flew 19 years before the Boeing 757 (1963 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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