The Boeing 757-200 airliner is the most common modification of the 757 series aircraft. Depending on the configuration, it is able to carry simultaneously from 200 to 228 passengers. Currently, the ship is actively used on medium-haul routes by many airlines around the world and is rightfully considered one of the most successful projects of this American manufacturer in the history of its existence.
Short story
In the seventies of the last century, the world-famous energy crisis occurred, which led to a sharp rise in the price of fuel. In this regard, the economy of the aircraft has become a top priority in the development of a new model. The beginning of its design became known in 1977. Then the option of an airliner designed for 136 passengers was considered. Later, the capacity increased first to 160, and then to 189 seats. The first customers of the model were British Airways and Eastern Airlines. On February 19, 1982, a prototype Boeing 757-200 took to the sky. Expert reviews already testified to the excellent data of the machine in terms of efficiency, safety and flight characteristics. In this regard, it is not surprising that the novelty quickly passed the tests and received the relevant certificates, after which its mass production started. The liner was produced until 2004.
Main characteristics
The model is equipped with twin turbojet engines. At the same time, designers throughout the history of its existence installed power units manufactured by Rolls-Royce and Pratt Whitney. Of no small importance was the use of the EFIS digital avionics complex, which includes six multifunctional color monitors designed to display all the necessary flight information. The length of the Boeing 757-200 is 38 meters, and the maximum width of the fuselage is 3.76 meters. The cruising speed of the vessel is 935 km / h, and its operational ceiling is set at 12800 meters. Given the reserve fuel reserve, the airliner is able to cover distances of up to 7240 kilometers. The take-off mass of the aircraft is 115.6 tons, and for landing and take-off, strips with a length of at least 2230 meters are required.
Scheme
The standard layout scheme for the Boeing 757-200 model provides for its division into the first, business and economic parts. In total, 40 rows are installed in it, each of which consists of six seats, located on the right and left in three pieces. This ensures a very comfortable arrangement of passengers. Toilets are located in front of the first row seats, and therefore they cannot be called the best. On the other hand, the people sitting here have the opportunity to conveniently position their legs. The second row is almost immediately adjacent to the wall of the sanitary room. Experienced travelers are advised not to buy tickets in the tenth row for people suffering from back problems, because the seatbacks here do not recline due to an emergency exit located at the back.
Good and bad places
Depending on the airline, the Boeing 757-200 can accommodate 200 to 239 passengers. The best places, from the point of view of each of them, may differ. In particular, some people appreciate the proximity of the emergency exit, the second - they prefer comfortable and comfortable chairs, and the third - they want to see sanitary facilities nearby. If we talk about security, here the opinions of almost all experts agree that the best places in this regard are located in the rear. According to traveler reviews, it is best to fly in 32 rows. The fact is that the seatbacks recline here, and the toilets are quite far away. Do not forget about the business class, where passengers are provided with many additional services.
There are Boeing 757-200 aircraft and not very comfortable seats. According to the reviews of tourists, for some reason in the twelfth row it is always cold, and in the fifteenth row there is no window, therefore it is uncomfortable here. Certain inconveniences arise for passengers from the thirtieth and fortieth rows. The fact is that the seats located in them do not recline. Moreover, nearby, respectively, are the toilet and the technical room.
Disasters
Not a single aircraft is insured against malfunctions and accidents . The history of the Boeing 757-200 model has only eight air crashes, which is very small compared to other aircraft. Moreover, in most cases, the tragedy occurred not because of a technical malfunction or crew error, but as a result of terrorist acts. For example, in 2001, the twin towers in New York were destroyed as a result of the fact that a liner of exactly this modification crashed into them.
Be that as it may, in general, the machine is considered one of the strongest and most reliable aircraft in terms of safety. It boasts modern support systems, a low level of generated noise and a high level of comfort provided to passengers, despite the fact that the model has been discontinued more than ten years ago. Not every aircraft built these days can boast of such a reputation.