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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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