New-technology twin-engined 757/767/777 family announced in mid-1978, of which the 757 was the second to fly on 19 February 1982. Revenue services began by launch customers Eastern Air Lines on 1 January and British Airways on 9 February 1983. Total delivered: 982.
Specifications: 757-200
Accommodation: 2 + 289
Cargo/baggage: 47 m³ (1,670 cu. ft)
Max Speed: MO.86 (493 kt; 912 km/h)
Range: 3,390 nm (7,278 km)
Dimensions:
Wingspan: 38.1 m (124ft 10 in)
Length: 47.3 m (155 ft 3 in)
Height: 13.6 m (44 ft 6 in)
Features:
Low/swept wing; twin underwing PEtW PW 2000 or R-R RB 211 turbofans; swept tailfin with low-set tailplane; long narrow fuselage.