Boeing 757-351

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23 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

The Boeing 757-300's stretched fuselage makes it easily recognizable. Its unique combination of capacity and range makes it valuable for high-density leisure routes.

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Aircraft

757-351 B753

Delta Air Lines current livery

N581NW

Registration

Airline

Delta Air Lines

DAL / DL

Manufacturer

Boeing

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 757-300 is the longest narrow-body twinjet airliner ever built and is rare, with only 55 produced. Delta is one of two major airlines operating the type.

Fleet Rarity

Delta is the world's largest operator of the 757-300, with only 16 aircraft of this type in their fleet (as of 2024).

Record Flights

Typically used on high-density domestic US transcontinental and hub-to-leisure routes; no major record flights specific to the 757-300.

Safety & Events

No major hull loss incidents for Delta's 757-300 fleet; the aircraft is known for being reliable but requires careful runway planning due to its length.

Future Outlook

Still in active service; likely to remain with Delta for several more years but gradually being phased out.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4B

Engine

38.05 meters

Wingspan

54.5 meters

Length

6,395 kilometers

Range

850 kilometers per hour

Speed

243 passengers

Capacity

122,470 kilograms

MTOW

13.6 meters

Height

43,100 lbf (191.8 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3, approx. 89 dB on approach

Noise

The registration and details are based on external markings and typical Delta 757-300 configurations.