| The Boeing 757-200, member of the popular
757/767 family of medium-sized airplanes, is a twin-engined,
short-to-medium-range jetliner incorporating advanced technology for
exceptional fuel efficiency, low noise levels, increased passenger comfort
and top operating performance. The 757 offers other virtues as well,
including great versatility by reducing airport congestion. It can fly both
long- and short-range routes and its broad use effectively lends itself to
"hub-and-spoke" planning. Designed to carry 200 passengers in a typical
mixed-class configuration, the 757-200 can accommodate up to 228 passengers
in charter service, putting its capacity between that of the Boeing 737-400
or -700 and the 757-300. The 757-200 takeoff weights range from 220,000
pounds (99,800 kg) up to a maximum of 255,000 pounds (115,660 kg) for
greater payload or range. A freighter configuration of the 757-200 is also
available. The 757-200 and dual-aisle 767 were developed concurrently, so
both share the same technological advancements in propulsion, aerodynamics,
avionics and materials. This commonality reduces training and spares
requirements when both are operated in the same fleet. Because of these
features, many airline operators will operate both 757 and 767 airplanes.
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