Actually it went into service in February 1964.
It first took to the skies in 1963
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The Boeing 727 is a mid sized jet aircraft that has a few design variations. The Boeing 727-100 can carry between 131 and 149 passengers. The Boeing 727-200 and 727-200 advanced can carry between 145 and 189 passengers.
There are no new Boeing 727's available for purchase
No, John Travolta is NOT licensed to pilot a Boeing 727! He is a private pilot and do have a rating to fly as a SIC (second in command), co-pilot or First Officer (different names on the same thing!) on his Boeing 707! The rating as a SIC in a 707 gives him the privileges to act as the same in the much rarer Boeing 720 but NOT in a 727!
Boeing 727 can easily carry 228 -230 passengers.
You can get a used Boeing 727 for around £5 million depending on it's condition and the seller.
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According to the Boeing Corporation, the 727 has a fuel capacity of 8,186 US gallons.
The last Boeing 727 was delivered to FedEx in the 1980's. I'll have to look up the exact date.
The cruising speed of the Boeing 727-200 is 500 KTS (925 KM/H) at 40,00ft Service Ceiling.
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