727 vs 757
Overview
The 727 and the 757 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Boeing respectively.
Top speed is 1,017 km/h for the 727 vs 853 km/h for the 757. The 727 has an operational range of 4,720 km vs 7,250 km for the 757. The 727 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 12,802 m for the 757.
The 727 has been produced in 1,832 units vs 1,050 for the 757. Unit cost is $5M for the 727 vs $85M for the 757. The 727 first flew 19 years before the 757 (1963 vs 1982).
| American commercial jet trijet, renowned for its use in the later half of the 20th century, heavily deployed in global airlines. | |
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| 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 |
| American narrow-body jet airliner, commercially operational since the 1980s, extensively deployed for transcontinental and transatlantic routes. | |
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| 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 |
| Wing area | 157.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 33.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1017 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,720 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 95,028 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 45,359 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 2,192 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 181.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 47.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,250 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 115,666 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 58,900 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,458 kgf ◉ |
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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.