Boeing 757-200

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A United Airlines Boeing 757-200 in the Evo Blue livery on approach, displaying its iconic raked wingtips and long, graceful fuselage.

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Aircraft

757-200 B752

United Airlines (Evo Blue)

Airline

United Airlines

UAL / UA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 89.0

Beautifully sharp United 757 profile with clean sky and perfect landing light; slightly more dynamic angle could push it higher!

Location

Los Angeles International Airport

LAX/KLAX

33.9425, -118.4080

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Los Angeles International Airport LAX

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 757-200 is a popular mid/long-haul narrowbody, once produced in large numbers (over 900 total) but now out of production (ended 2004). United is one of few major carriers still operating significant numbers.

Fleet Rarity

Now becoming rarer; under 200 active passenger 757-200s remain in major airline fleets worldwide.

Record Flights

Flew notable transatlantic routes and premium domestic; notable for range/payload flexibility for a narrowbody.

Safety & Events

Generally good safety record; some incidents (engine shutdowns, hard landings) but no United-operated major hull losses in recent decades.

Future Outlook

Being gradually retired; many transferred to cargo or stored, but United continues to operate fleet (as of 2024).

Specifications

Rolls-Royce RB211 or Pratt & Whitney PW2000 (unable to confirm exact type visually)

Engine

38.05 meters

Wingspan

47.32 meters

Length

7,250 kilometers

Range

850 kilometers per hour

Speed

200-239 passengers (typical 2-class config)

Capacity

115,680 kilograms

MTOW

13.56 meters

Height

RB211-535E4: 186 kN, PW2037: 167 kN (varies by engine variant)

Thrust

Around 85-89 dB (varies), meets ICAO Chapter 3/4

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