Designed to replace the 727 with a longer fuselage and new wing design the 757 is considered a medium range aircraft, and while its sales were a slow start when launched, it quickly became very popular. It is the largest single aisle passenger aircraft produced from 1981-2004, with 1,050 models produced. Production ended when the industry began to trend towards smaller jetliners like the 737.
- Seating Capacity ~ 178 – 240 Seats
- Dual Engines (2)
- MTOW Range 100,000 – 115,000 kgs
- Medium Range Aircraft (3500 nm / 7 – 8 Hours)
- Narrow Body (Single Aisle)