Boeing 727-2S2F (RE)

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13 Aug 2026 · © J.PURCELL

2Excel B727-2S2F (RE) G-OSRA

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Aircraft

727-2S2F (RE) B722

2Excel/Oil Spill Response livery (red and white with company branding)

G-OSRA

Registration

Airline

2Excel (operating for Oil Spill Response)

EXL

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D3300 55.0-300.0 mm f/4.5-5.6

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Boeing Beginner

4 badges earned

Photo grade

Silver

Score: 83.0

Clean underside shot; vibrant red livery pops against deep blue, but focus could be crisper for full registration clarity.

Insights

Aviation History

The BAC One-Eleven is a classic British short-haul jet that first flew in 1963 and served airlines worldwide. G-OSRA is a rare airframe converted for environmental emergency response.

Fleet Rarity

One of the last remaining airworthy BAC One-Elevens, and one of a very few used for oil spill response.

Record Flights

No major record flights, but unique in performing oil spill dispersant missions.

Safety & Events

Has participated in numerous oil spill response operations, serving a critical environmental support role.

Future Outlook

Expected to be retired in the near future due to age and noise regulations.

Specifications

Three Pratt & Whitney JT8D-15/17 turbofans (hushkitted/RE—re-engined or retrofitted with hushkits)

Engine

32.92 meters

Wingspan

46.68 meters

Length

4,380 km

Range

870 km/h

Speed

Dedicated cargo/freighter configuration; no passengers (payload approx. 25,000 kg for standard 727-200F)

Capacity

95,254 kg

MTOW

10.36 meters

Height

71.2 kN (16,000 lbf) per engine (typical JT8D-15/17)

Thrust

Usually Stage 3 ICAO (with hushkits, can be noisier than modern jets; ~98-105 dB on takeoff)

Noise