Officially, the development of Boeing 757 airliners began in August 1978. The Boeing 757-200 airliner was developed by the American company Boeing instead of the Boeing 727 model . The new aircraft were intended for operation on domestic airlines, as well as on international flights between the USA and Europe.
The model of the airliner for 160 seats of the Boeing 757-100 did not receive further development, so the company began to develop new airliners. Engines of the JT10D-4 and RB211-535 type began to be used as power plants. In the first version, a model of aircraft with a take-off weight of up to 99.8 tons was certified, which was then increased to 115.6 tons during modernization. Recent models have been equipped with powerful turbofan engines of a double-circuit type.
The main feature of the Boeing 757 model was the simultaneous development of the 767 wide-body airliner model, which was also considered as a highly economical model of a new type of aircraft. Boeing used a single on-board and electronic system, as well as a common cockpit for the crew.
Today, this type of aircraft is considered the best project of the company and is widely used by a large number of carriers. Production of Boeing 757-200 aircraft was completed in 2004. In total, 1050 models of aircraft of this type were produced. When creating the design, advanced technologies were used, mainly used for efficient fuel consumption, creating low noise levels and providing increased comfort and high performance characteristics of the equipment.
The Boeing 757-200 has been in operation since 1983 and continues to be operated by many airlines and is currently operating on air routes with distances of up to 3000-7000 km. Compared with similar models, the aircraft is made with an increased total number of passenger seats. The Boeing 757-200, whose photo allows you to see the cabin of the aircraft, is distinguished by its safety and comfortable conditions for passengers.
The aircraft has a capacity of over 200 people and is mainly used on busy air routes. The maximum speed of the airliner is 860 km / h with a maximum passenger capacity of up to 228 seats.
The Boeing 757-200 airliner , the layout of the cabin of which depends on the chosen layout, has from 186 to 279 seats in the passenger compartment. In the passenger compartment there are branches of two classes: business class and economy. The business class can accommodate up to twenty reclining seats.
The design of the aircraft is based on a monoplane scheme with two engines mounted on pylons under the wing. The Boeing 757-200 fuselage is made according to the semi-monocoque scheme. The landing gear is based on three pillars, the main ones of which are the rear. In addition to passenger modifications, the cargo version of the 757-200PF is also produced. This model carries out transportation of goods weighing up to 38 tons. This type of aircraft is characterized by a characteristic feature, which is the presence of a side door.
Boeing 757 airliners are operated mainly by American companies, the largest of which are American Airlines and Delta Airlines.