Talk:Boeing 727
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[edit] 727 comments
I was under the impression that BA never really operated in the 727. I think it is misleading to include this given that they only leased it from ATA and their franchisee in S. Africa Comair operated it. 163.1.141.16 00:14, 14 Feb 2005 (UTC)
THis page bears an uncanny resemblance to the external page at this url: http://www.gizmohighway.com/transport/boeing_727.htm
[edit] 727 wings
I saw the B727's wings could only expand 26% of the wings surface and this article says the wings can double their surface area! What gives?
24.44.77.99 18:30, 13 December 2005 (UTC)
[edit] Largest 727 operators
Who were the largest operators of the 727? Andros 1337 16:53, 29 June 2006 (UTC)
[edit] The "Need" for the 727
"Even as the larger 747s came about in 1970, international airlines still needed the 727." is the most redundant, pointless sentence I have ever heard. That's like saying "Even though RVs became prevalent in the 1980s, people still needed cars." No kidding! I am removing it. 136.176.103.117 23:06, 26 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] MTOW
Recently added MTOW specification corrected according to Boeing specifications found here: [1] Carguychris 23:14, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Some more trivia
I only once flew in a 727 in an American Airlines flight from Kennedy to Dallas-Fort Worth in 1982. Being a smoker I was seated very much in the back of the cabin (Yeah in those days you could smoke in an aircraft - though you were banned to the back of the cabin) and found it EXTREMELY noisy!!
A few yers later I heard that in one incident (Forgot causes and détails) a 727 repeatedly broke the speed of sound and pulled upto 6 g's. The aircraft (And all on board) landed safely, but, due to extensive dammage to the wings and hull, the machine had to be scrapped. Can anyone confirm this - find more détails? 81.246.186.208 21:30, 8 September 2006 (UTC)
I flew in a 727-200 from Melbourne to Perth (Australia) in late '87 for the America's Cup. I was fortunate at the time to fly first class as a relative of mine worked for TAA (Trans Australian Airlines) now defunct. I still remember the ticket cost $110 AUS - return to fly around 8000kms. The flight was approx. 4 hours into headwind going from east to west coast. What a plane very smooth and quiet (up front). I beleive that with a stage three upgrade to engines along with wing improvements the 727 would be even better, though we'd have to ask Mr.Trump about that one. The best feature is the built in rear ramp, great design.
[edit] USPS
The USPS does not own any aircraft and has not for many years.
[edit] History vs. About
I mistakenly thought that the About heading was vandalism. I have since checked the history of the article, and realize I was wrong to claim vandalism in this case. About was added as a heading during an extensive rewrite about two-three weeks ago. However, I do not believe it is a good heading title for this type of article. History is more appropriate, and is the norm in most aircraft articles, such as the related 737, and most of the military aircraft articles. I will not contest changing History back to About if there is a concensus here to do so. I realize the body still needs some work, and I will be trying to help as I can. --BillCJ 18:35, 3 October 2006 (UTC)
