The Boeing 757-200 is the most common modification of the 757 series aircraft. Depending on the configuration, it is capable of carrying from 200 to 228 passengers at the same time. Currently, the vessel 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 its entire history.
A Brief History
In the seventies of the last century there was a world-famous energy crisis, which led to a sharp rise in fuel prices. 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 skies. Expert reviews even then testified to the excellent data of the machine inin terms of efficiency, safety and performance. In this regard, it is not surprising that the novelty quickly passed the tests and received the appropriate certificates, after which its mass production started. The liner was produced until 2004.
Key Features
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. The use of the EFIS digital avionics complex, which includes six multifunctional color monitors designed to display all the necessary flight information, has become important here. 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 around 12,800 meters. Taking into account the availability of reserve fuel, the airliner is able to cover a distance of up to 7240 kilometers. The takeoff weight of the aircraft is 115.6 tons, and for landing and takeoff, strips with a length of at least 2230 meters are required.
Scheme
Standard for the Boeing 757-200 model, the layout of the cabin provides for its division into the first, business and economic part. In total, it has 40 rows, each of which consists of six seats, located on the right and left of three pieces. This ensures a very comfortable location for passengers. Toilets are located in front of the first row seats, due tothan the best they can not be called. On the other hand, people sitting here have the opportunity to comfortably position their legs. The wall of the sanitary room almost closely adjoins the second row. Experienced travelers do not advise people suffering from back problems to purchase tickets in the tenth row, since the backs of the seats here do not recline due to the emergency exit located at the back.
Good and bad places
Depending on the airline, the cabin of the Boeing 757-200 can accommodate from 200 to 239 passengers. The best places, in terms of each of them, may differ. In particular, some people appreciate the close location of the emergency exit, the second prefer convenient and comfortable chairs, and the third want to see sanitary facilities nearby. If we talk about safety, here the opinions of almost all experts agree that the best places in this regard are located in the tail section. According to traveler reviews, it is best to fly in the 32nd row. The fact is that the backs of the chairs 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 not very comfortable seats on the Boeing 757-200. According to the reviews of tourists, for some reason it is always cold in the twelfth row, and in the fifteenth row there is no window, so it is uncomfortable here. Certain inconveniences arise for passengers from the thirtieth and fortieth rows. The fact is that the chairs located in them do not recline. Furthermore,nearby, respectively, are a toilet and a technical room.
Disasters
No aircraft is insured against malfunctions and accidents. The history of the existence of the Boeing 757-200 model has only eight air crashes, which is a very small value compared to other aircraft. Moreover, in most cases, the tragedy did not occur due to a technical malfunction or crew error, but as a result of terrorist attacks. For example, in 2001, the twin towers in New York were destroyed as a result of the fact that a liner of this particular modification crashed into them.
Be that as it may, in general, the car is considered one of the strongest and most reliable aircraft in terms of safety. It boasts state-of-the-art support systems, low noise levels and a high level of comfort for passengers, despite the fact that the model has been out of production for more than a decade ago. Not every aircraft built today can boast of such a reputation.
