Boeing 767
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Air Canada 767-200
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British Airways 767-300
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Air Canada 767-200
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British Airways 767-300
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The Boeing 767 is a commercial passenger airplane manufactured by the Boeing Corporation.
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Variants
- 767-200 - The first model of the 767, launched in 1978 and produced from 1981 to 1994. It entered service with United Airlines in 1982.
- 767-200ER - An extended-range variant first delivered to El Al in 1984. It became the first 767 to complete a nonstop transatlantic journey, and broke the flying distance record for twinjet airliners several times.
- 767-300 - A lengthened 767 ordered by Japan Airlines in 1983. It first flew on January 14, 1986, and was delivered to JAL on that September 25.
- 767-300ER - An extended-range variant of the -300. It flew for the first time in 1986, but received no commercial orders until American Airlines purchased several in 1987. The aircraft entered service with AA in 1988. In 1995, EVA Air used a 767-300ER to inaugurate the first transpacific 767 service.
- 767-300F - A highly-automated air freight version of the 767-300ER, ordered by United Parcel Service in 1993 and delivered in 1995.
- 767-400ER - Another extended long-range variant, ordered by Delta Air Lines in 1997. It is the only 767 model to feature "raked" wingtips, which increase fuel efficiency. The first production 767-400ER was delivered in 2000.
- E-767 - AWACS platform used by the military of Japan.
- KC-767 - Aerial refueling platform currently used by the Italian Air Force and the Japanese Self-Defense Forces. The Royal Air Force and United States Air Force have also expressed interest in the aircraft.
General Characteristics
| 767-200 | 767-200ER | 767-300 | 767-300ER | 767-300F | 767-400ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 48.5 m (159 ft 2 in) | 54.9 m (180 ft 3 in) | 61.4 m (201 ft 4 in) | |||
| Wingspan | 47.6 m (156 ft 1 in) | 51.9 m (170 ft 4 in) | ||||
| Passengers | 181 to 255 | 218 to 351 | 0 | 245 to 375 | ||
| Cargo | 81.4 m3 (2,875 cu. ft.) | 106.8 m3 (3,770 cu. ft.) | 454 m3 (16,034 cu. ft.) | 129.6 m3 (4,580 cu. ft.) | ||
| Range | 9,400 km (5,200 nm) transcontinental | 12,200 km (6,600 nm) transpacific | 9,700 km (5,230 nm) transcontinental | 11,305 km (6,105 nm) transpacific | 6,050 km (3,270 nm) transcontinental | 10,450 km (5,650 nm) transatlantic |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.8 (870 km/h, 540 mph) | |||||
| Engines | Two high-bypass turbofans, usually either General Electric CF6-80(about 65,000 lb thrust each) or Pratt & Whitney PW4062 (about 63,000 lb thrust each); some aircraft use Rolls-Royce RB211 (about 60,000 lb thrust each) | |||||
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