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| Boeing 727 | |
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| Champion Air Boeing 727-200 Advanced | |
| Role | Narrow-body jet airliner |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Commercial Airplanes |
| First flight | February 9, 1963 |
| Introduction | February 1, 1964 with Eastern Airlines |
| Status | Not being made anymore, still being used by airlines |
| Primary users | FedEx Express Kelowna Flightcraft Air Charter Cargojet Airways Kalitta Charters |
| Produced | 1963–1984 |
| Number built | 1,832 |
| Unit cost | $4.25 million at first, $22 million in 1982 |
The Boeing 727 is a jet airliner. It is made by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. It can carry 149 to 189 passengers. It can fly for 2,400 to 2,700 nautical miles (4,400 to 5,000 km). The Boeing 727 was made to fly short distances. It can also take off from short runways at smaller airports. It has three Pratt & Whitney JT8D engines. One engine is at the back, and the other two are on the sides of the plane. The 727 is the only plane made by Boeing which has three engines.
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