Boeing 727

Classic commercial trijet

A Boeing 727 is a commercial jet airliner produced by Boeing from 1963 to 1984, distinctive for its three rear-mounted engines and T-tail configuration.

The 727 was designed for shorter runways and became one of the most successful airliners of its era, serving domestic and international routes.

The 727 was a workhorse of American aviation for decades.

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