The Boeing 727 is an American narrow body airliner.
Variants
Boeing C-22A
A single 727-30 acquired from the Federal Aviation Administration, this aircraft was originally delivered to Lufthansa.
It served mostly with United States Southern Command flying from Panama City / Howard Air Force Base.
Boeing C-22B
Four 727-35 aircraft were acquired from National Airlines by the United States Air Force for transporting Air National Guard and National Guard personnel.
Specifications
Engines
3 x Pratt & Whitney JT8D-9, 14,500 lb thrust. Length
153 ft. 2 in. Height
34 ft. Wingspan
108 ft. Wing area
1,700 sq.ft. Wing loading
107 lb/sq.ft. Power loading
3.91 lb/lb. Operating weight
100,840 lbs. Useful load
72,160 lbs. Payload with full fuel
17,957 lbs. Maximum taxi weight
173,000 lbs. Maximum brake release weight
172,600 lbs. Usable fuel
54,203 lbs. Maximum landing weight
150,000 lbs. Zero fuel weight
136,000 lbs. Maximum rate of climb
2,500 fpm. One-engine-out rate of climb
1,000 fpm. One-engine-out climb gradient at 213 kt (Vy)