Авиалайнер Boeing 757-200 является наиболее common modification of the aircraft of the 757th series. Depending on the configuration, it can carry from 200 to 228 passengers at a time. Currently, the ship is actively used on medium-haul routes by many airlines all over the world and is considered to be one of the most successful projects of this American manufacturer in the entire history of its existence.
In the seventies of the last century happenedthe world-famous energy crisis, which led to a sharp increase in fuel prices. In this regard, the efficiency of the aircraft has become a major priority in the development of a new model. About the beginning of its design became known in 1977. Then considered the option of an airliner, designed for 136 passengers. Later, the capacity increased first to 160, and then to 189 seats. The first customers of the model were the companies British Airways and Eastern Airlines. On February 19, 1982, the prototype Boeing 757-200 rose into the sky. Experts' reviews already testified to the excellent data of the machine in terms of efficiency, safety and flight performance. In this regard, it is not surprising that the new product quickly passed the tests and received the appropriate certificates, after which its mass production started. The liner was produced up to 2004.
The model is equipped with twin turbojetengines. At the same time, designers in the entire history of its existence installed power units manufactured by Rolls-Royce and Pratt Whitney. The use of the EFIS digital avionics complex, which consists of six multifunctional color monitors designed to display all the necessary flight information, has become important. The length of the Boeing 757-200 is 38 meters, and the maximum width of the fuselage - 3.76 meters. The cruising speed of the vessel is 935 km / h, and its operational ceiling is set at around 12,800 meters. Given the availability of reserve fuel airliner is able to cover a distance of up to 7240 kilometers. The take-off weight of the aircraft is 115.6 tons, and landing and taking off require strips of at least 2,230 meters in length.
Standard for model Boeing 757-200 schemethe layout of the cabin provides for its division into the first, business and economic part. In total, it has 40 rows, each of which consists of six seats, located on the right and left of three pieces. This ensures a very comfortable arrangement of passengers. Toilets are located in front of the first row seats, and therefore they cannot be called the best. On the other hand, the people sitting here have the opportunity to comfortably position their legs. Near the second row almost adjacent wall sanitary room. Experienced travelers are not advised to buy tickets in the tenth row to people suffering from back problems, since the backs of the seats here do not recline because of the emergency exit located behind.
Depending on the airline salon Boeing757-200 is able to accommodate from 200 to 239 passengers. The best places, in terms of each of them, may differ. In particular, some people value the proximity of the emergency exit, the latter prefer comfortable and comfortable chairs, and still others want to see sanitary facilities nearby. If we talk about security, here the opinions of almost all experts agree that the best places in this regard are located in the tail section. As evidenced by travelers reviews, it is best to fly in the 32 series. The fact is that the backs of the seats are reclined here, and the toilets are quite far away. Do not forget about the business class, where passengers are provided with many additional services.
There is a Boeing 757-200 and not verycomfortable places. According to reviews of tourists, for some reason it is always cold in the twelfth row, and in the fifteenth - there is no window, therefore it is uncomfortable here. Certain inconveniences arise from passengers from the thirtieth and fortieth rows. The fact is that the chairs located in them do not recline. Moreover, nearby, respectively, there is a toilet and a technical room.
None is insured against malfunctions and accidents.aircraft. The history of the model Boeing 757-200 has only eight air crashes, which is a very small value compared to other aircraft. Moreover, in most cases the tragedy occurred not because of a technical malfunction or crew error, but as a result of terrorist acts. For example, in 2001, the twin towers in New York were destroyed as a result of the fact that they crashed into the liner of this particular modification.
Anyway, the whole car is consideredone of the strongest and most reliable aircraft in terms of safety. It boasts state-of-the-art support systems, a low level of generated noise and a high level of comfort provided to passengers, despite the fact that the model has been discontinued more than ten years ago. Not every aircraft built in our days can boast such a reputation.
