Boeing 757-200

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29 Jun 2026 · © SoonerAlum93

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Boeing (formerly McDonnell Douglas) 717-200

Aircraft

757-200 B752

Delta Air Lines Standard

Airline

Delta Air Lines

DAL / DL

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Runway Royalty, Boeing Beginner

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 76.0

Great timing on touchdown; the tilted angle and window glare slightly detract but the full aircraft is nicely visible.

Location

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

PHX/KPHX

33.4353, -112.0060

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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport PHX

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 757-200 is a widely used narrow-body, mid-sized, twin-engine jet that was highly favored for medium and transcontinental routes. Delta is one of the largest operators of the 757.

Fleet Rarity

While several hundred 757s remain active, new production ended in 2004, and numbers are gradually diminishing.

Record Flights

Has operated transatlantic routes as one of the few narrow-bodies with such range; also frequent on US transcontinental flights.

Safety & Events

The 757 is known for its powerful engines and relatively short takeoff/landing run requirements for its size.

Future Outlook

Still in active service but being gradually replaced by newer, more efficient models like the Airbus A321neo and Boeing 737 MAX.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce RB211 or Pratt & Whitney PW2000 (cannot visually confirm specific engine variant from this angle)

Engine

38.05 m

Wingspan

47.32 m

Length

7,200 km

Range

850 km/h

Speed

200-239 passengers (typical 2-class)

Capacity

115,680 kg

MTOW

13.56 m

Height

166–191 kN (depending on engine model)

Thrust

QC/2-4, ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant (varies by subvariant)

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