
The Boeing 757-200 revolutionized narrowbody aviation as a highly efficient twin-engine airliner that bridged the gap between short-haul and long-range aircraft. First flown in February 1982, it was a low-wing twin-engine design powered by high-bypass turbofan engines that could seat 178-239 passengers or carry 43,700 pounds of cargo. Measuring 155 feet 3 inches in length with a 124 foot 10 inch wingspan, it achieved ranges exceeding 3,900 nautical miles while maintaining exceptional short-field performance. The aircraft was manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes at their Renton, Washington facility.
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| FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP | — | 22780 | TN | ACF8BD | |
| FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP | 1985 | 23293 | TN | ACFC74 | |
| FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP | 1987 | 23895 | TN | AD002B |