Boeing 727 family
The Boeing 727 line on this site has four variants. Length runs from the 727-100 to the 727-200, a spread of 20.0 ft (15.0%). Two different wingspans appear across the line. Maximum takeoff weight grows by 23.1% from the lightest variant to the heaviest. All share Design Group III and Approach Category C.
The 727-200 has the joint greatest length and the 5th-lowest wingspan-to-length ratio in Design Group III (77 types). The 727-200 Super 27 has the 3rd-highest maximum takeoff weight in Design Group III (77 types, 76 with a published figure).
Every variant, shortest first
| Variant | Wingspan | Length | Tail height | Max. takeoff weight | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 727-100 | 108.0 ft | 133.2 ft | 34.3 ft | 160,000 lb | III-C |
| Boeing 727-100 Super 27 | 108.0 ft | 133.2 ft | 34.3 ft | 169,000 lb | III-C |
| Boeing 727-200 Super 27 | 108.0 ft | 153.2 ft | 34.9 ft | 197,000 lb | III-C |
| Boeing 727-200 | 109.3 ft | 153.2 ft | 34.9 ft | 184,800 lb | III-C |
The 727-100 and the 727-100 Super 27 publish identical dimensions.
Source: FAA Aircraft Characteristics Database, October 2024 release. How we measure.