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Boeing 757-200 ​

Boeing · B752

Narrowbody with widebody range. Delta, United, and Icelandair use it on transatlantic routes from shorter runways.

A RECAT D jet with 2 engines that cruises at about 460 kts. Climbs well at 3,500 fpm. Requires about 12.8k ft of field length for takeoff.

2x JetLargeRECAT DFL410 ceilingILS capable

Performance ​

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Jet
Weight classLarge (L)
RECAT-EU categoryD (Upper medium)
Service ceiling41,000 ft (FL410)
Max climb rate3,500 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 speed~460 kts TAS
Maximum speed~493 kts TAS

Runway requirements ​

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

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length12,760 ft / 2.10 nm / 3,889 m
Landing field length8,871 ft / 1.46 nm / 2,704 m

Equipment ​

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category7

Where you'll see it ​

The Boeing 757-200 flies with Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Icelandair. You'll encounter it regularly in New York, Copenhagen airspace.


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