The story
The 757 is absurdly overpowered for its size — it can take off from short runways fully loaded and cross the Atlantic. Pilots love it. Airlines miss it. Boeing stopped making them in 2004 and nothing has truly replaced it.
The 757 was never meant to cross oceans, but in 1986 the FAA cleared it for ETOPS flights over the North Atlantic. US airlines still use it to reach smaller European cities that cannot fill a widebody.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Boeing 757?
Slender body, oversized engines, pointed nose and tall landing gear. Longer than a 737 but narrower than a 767.
What does a Boeing 757 sound like?
RB211 engines scream on takeoff — pilots love the excess power.
How fast is the Boeing 757?
Top speed is 459 kts.
How many passengers does the Boeing 757 carry?
Up to 239. A typical layout is 200 (2-class).
How far can the Boeing 757 fly?
Range is about 3,900 nmi.
How big is the Boeing 757?
It is 155 ft 3 in long and 124 ft 10 in across the wings.
When did the Boeing 757 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1982.
How many Boeing 757s have been built?
1,050 built.
How rare is a Boeing 757 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Boeing 757 catch is worth 25 points.
