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How the 727-200 Advanced fits into the 727 story

727-200 Advanced is a retired member of the Boeing 727 family, known for the stretched high-capacity version most associated with the family’s mature airline years.

The 727-200 Advanced earned a distinct place in the Boeing 727 family story through its engines, seating, range, service entry, and the missions operators chose it to fly.

Service entry

1972

Seating

145 to 189

Range

2,550 nm

Variant history

Why it branches from the family

The 727-200 Advanced stands out within the Boeing 727 family because it captures the stretched high-capacity version most associated with the family’s mature airline years.

It entered service in 1972 with Pratt & Whitney JT8D engines, typical seating for 145 to 189, and published range of about 2,550 nautical miles.

Fact rows

Reference snapshot

ICAO designator
B722
Designator references
Engines
Pratt & Whitney JT8D
Type data
Service entry
1972
Operator records
Typical seating
145 to 189
Operator layouts
Range
2,550 nm
Planning data

Return to the family page

Return to the family history for the wider program story, then compare this version with the other models that carried the design into different markets and missions.