Boeing 727-100

The Boeing 727‑100, introduced in 1963, was the first member of Boeing’s successful 727 family and quickly became a workhorse for short‑ and medium‑range airlines worldwide. Developed to meet a demand for a high‑capacity jet that could operate from shorter runways, the 727‑100 featured a distinctive three‑engine, low‑wing design with two rear‑mounted engines and one on the fuselage tail, together with a T‑tail. This configuration allowed the aircraft to maintain strong performance on 5,000‑foot fields while delivering a spacious 106‑seat cabin arranged in a single‑aisle layout. The 727‑100 incorporated the first swept‑wing, hydraulic‑boosted flight‑control system in a commercial airliner, and it was among the earliest jets equipped with an integral auxiliary power unit and a sophisticated autopilot. Its ability to use a wide range of airport infrastructure made it popular with carriers in the United States, Europe, and Latin America, contributing to the rapid expansion of jet service to smaller cities. Over 500 units were built before production ended in 1984, and many remained in passenger and cargo service for decades, cementing the 727‑100’s legacy as a versatile, economical bridge between early jet age models and modern regional aircraft.

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