Boeing 757-200

07 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

Samaritan's Purse operates this 757 primarily for rapid deployment of personnel and supplies to disaster areas. The aircraft is ex-passenger, now fitted for unique humanitarian missions.

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Advait S · 07 Feb 2026

This is a unique find wow

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Aircraft

Airline

Samaritan's Purse

Manufacturer

Boeing

Location

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

PIK/EGPK

55.5015, -4.5772

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport PIK

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Aviation History

The Boeing 757-200 is a narrow-body, medium-to-long range twinjet, once a popular transatlantic aircraft and well known for its powerful performance. Samaritan's Purse operates the type as a dedicated relief and humanitarian mission platform.

Fleet Rarity

Few 757-200s are in full-time humanitarian service, making this configuration relatively rare though the type itself is not exceedingly rare worldwide.

Record Flights

The 757-200 is capable of crossing the Atlantic on ETOPS routes and has been used for both passenger and cargo on diverse missions.

Safety & Events

This particular airframe was acquired by Samaritan's Purse and converted for medical and disaster relief missions, widely covered during global humanitarian crises.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in relief operations for the foreseeable future; increasing scarcity as 757s are retired from commercial fleets.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4

Engine

38.05 m

Wingspan

47.32 m

Length

7,222 km

Range

850 km/h

Speed

200-239 passengers, or cargo (varies; config depends on operator)

Capacity

115,680 kg

MTOW

13.56 m

Height

2 × 187 kN (42,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant (~85-90 dB at approach)

Noise

No obvious warnings; livery and registration are clear, but exact fleet configuration details may vary by mission use.