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| Boeing 727 |
The Boeing 727 was the first
tri-engine jet airliner. It was designed to provide jet
luxury on shorter routes. Although its fuselage is the same width
as the 707 (and the later 737 and 757), the 727 could take off quickly
and land at low speeds, making it suitable for smaller airports, those
without runways long enough for a 707. It was also efficient to
operate.
Boeing projected there was a market for 250 aircraft,
but the plane proved so popular that it remained in production for
twenty years. 1,831 were eventually delivered.
The 727, like all Boeing jetliners, was
continually modified to fit the changing market. The most popular
version was the 727-200. Introduced in December 1967, its fuselage
was twenty feet longer than previous versions and could accommodate as
many as 189 passengers. 1,245 were sold. It was the was the
best-selling airliner in history until surpassed by Boeing 737.
Over 100 airlines purchased them from Boeing. Today many have been
passed to other hands. Some operate as cargo planes. |
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Boeing 727-200 - United
Air Lines
Top quality model from our Premier Series. 1/100th scale. Wingspan 14.5" x 18" long.
No. AAB3D-UA. Only $194.95 |
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Standard Display Models Shown Below |
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Same size as above.
1/100th scale. Wingspan is 14.5" x 18" fuselages length.
Also carved from mahogany. High-quality commercial grade
finish. Beautiful models. |
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