BOEING 727-200 (HZ-AB3)

Absolutely gorgeous aircraft.....and its a Boeing 727.

Nice

Beauty, I didn't know they are still in use

Always look forward to your next picture Brian! 5*++!

I have flown a lot in 727, but had never seen with winglets

Outstanding Pic. Great airplane but noise and fuel economy caught up to it. JT8-9 (14,500 lbs/thrust) were thirsty and loud. There was a plan to install -217 engine (MD-80 20,000 lbs/thrust) on the pylons and leave one -9 in the center engine just used for t/o and landing. Ended up costing more than a new twin-engine. Still a nice airplane, I enjoyed flying it. Hand flyer, no computers.

Winglets are a super 27 conversion I believe

thanks for the nice comments

The Super 27 has -217C engines at #1 and #3 and a -17 at #2. It climbs quickly and can operate at higher altitudes. I am flying one at the moment. There is also a conversion for the 727-100

Took my first flight in one of these back in '76, from EWR to Milwaukee on Northwest Orient. You're right Joel, loud as hell! Once a common sight in the skys of north Jersey. Now only Cargo Jet flies them into EWR from Bermuda. Nice shot!

Took my first flight on one of these back in'76. EWR to Milwaukee on Northwest Orient. You're right Joel, loud as hell! Once a common sight in the skies of north Jersey, now only Cargo Jet flies them into EWR from Bermuda. Nice shot!

Was privileged to be a left seater on this aircraft. A pilot's plane for sure! What great flying bird! Wish I could go back and do it again. The re-engined 727's must be a blast to fly.

A "Man's" plane! You thought you were driving a truck, not like these "fly-by-wire", where you flip on the A/P at 1,000ft.!