Are any 727s still flying?

The 727 was used for many domestic flights and on some international flights within its range. Its last commercial passenger flight was in January 2019. It was succeeded by the 757-200 and larger variants of the 737.

How many Boeing 707 are still flying?

After suspending its scheduled passenger service in April 2013, Saha continued to operate a small fleet of 707s on behalf of the Iranian Air Force. As of 2019, only a handful of 707s remain in operation, acting as military aircraft for aerial refueling, transport, and AWACS missions.

How far did the Gimli Glider Glide?

One of the largest and most sophisticated aircraft in the world was gliding at 35,000 feet with fewer instruments than Charles A. Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis. The 767 was 65 miles from Winnipeg and 45 miles from a largely abandoned Royal Canadian Air Force training field at Gimli, Manitoba.

Why do 737 engines have short landing gear struts?

With the exception of the 737 Max, every 737 fitted with high-bypass turbofan engines will have engine inlets that are slightly ovoid to provide sufficient clearance between the engines and the ground. The short landing gear struts on the 737 necessitate such workarounds. So why make them short?

What happened to the Boeing 727 nosegear brakes?

The 727 also had nosegear brakes fitted in the beginning to further decrease braking distance upon landing. However, these were soon removed from service, as they provided little useful reduction in braking distances, while adding weight and increasing maintenance requirements.

What happened to Boeing’s 727 aircraft?

The official replacement for the 727 in Boeing’s lineup was the Boeing 757. However, the smallest 757 variant, the 757-200, is significantly larger than the 727-200, so many airlines replaced their 727s with either the 737-800 or EADS ‘ Airbus A320, both of which are closer in size to the 727-200.

Why don’t 737s have landing gear bay doors?

The landing gear is susceptible to failure, and so are their doors. If the 737 were to be equipped with landing gear bay doors, and they fail to close up before landing, things wouldn’t be good when the plane touches down. But there’s more to it.

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