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Boeing 717 ​

Boeing · B712

Last of the Douglas heritage narrowbodies, now a Boeing product. Delta Air Lines is the final major operator.

A large twin-engine jet that cruises at Mach 0.77.

2x JetLargeRECAT DFL370 ceilingILS capable

Boeing 717

Photo: Konstantin von Wedelstaedt · GFDL 1.2 · Wikimedia Commons

Performance ​

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Jet
Weight classLarge (L)
RECAT-EU categoryD (Upper medium)
Service ceiling37,000 ft (FL370)
Max climb rate3,000 fpm
Max descent rate3,500 fpm

Speed envelope ​

Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.

ParameterValue
Minimum speed110 kts
Landing speed125 kts
Cruise speedM0.77 (~437 kts TAS)
Maximum speed~500 kts TAS

Runway requirements ​

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length10,937 ft / 1.80 nm / 3,334 m
Landing field length13,975 ft / 2.30 nm / 4,260 m

Equipment ​

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category7

Where you'll see it ​

The Boeing 717 flies with Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines. You'll encounter it regularly in New York airspace.


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