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McDonnell Douglas 717 vs Boeing 727

Side-by-side aircraft model specifications (max across variants).

SpecMcDonnell Douglas 717Boeing 727
ICAO typeB712B722
MTOW54,800 kg115,600 kg
Range2,060 nm3,920 nm
Cruise speed438 kt495 kt
Service ceiling39,000 ft43,000 ft
Max seats124228
Length38 m47 m
Wingspan28 m39 m
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How does the McDonnell Douglas 717 compare to the Boeing 727 in range?

The McDonnell Douglas 717 has a range of 2,060 nm; the Boeing 727 has a range of 3,920 nm.

How does the McDonnell Douglas 717 compare to the Boeing 727 in cruise speed?

The McDonnell Douglas 717 cruises at 438 kt; the Boeing 727 cruises at 495 kt.

What is the MTOW difference between the McDonnell Douglas 717 and the Boeing 727?

The McDonnell Douglas 717 has a maximum take-off weight of 54,800 kg, compared with 115,600 kg for the Boeing 727.

How many seats do the McDonnell Douglas 717 and Boeing 727 have?

The McDonnell Douglas 717 seats up to 124; the Boeing 727 seats up to 228.

What ICAO type codes do the McDonnell Douglas 717 and Boeing 727 use?

The McDonnell Douglas 717 is ICAO type B712; the Boeing 727 is ICAO type B722.