727 vs 757
| 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 â—‰ |
| Height | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 46.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| 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—‰ |
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| 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 |
| 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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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of 757 by Rolf Wallner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 727 or 757?
The 757 is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the 727's 0 km/h, a difference of 853 km/h.
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.