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Boeing 757

The Boeing 757 is a commercial passenger airplane manufactured by the Boeing Corporation.

British Airways Boeing 757-200
(G-CPEN)
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General Characteristics

Cruise speed: 540 mph (868 kph)
Propulsion: Two Rolls-Royce RB211-535 High Bypass Ratio turbofan engines, rated at 43,700 pounds thrust each
Wingspan: 124 feet 10 inches (38 meters)

For details on the Boeing 757 family of aircraft, see http://www.boeing.com/commercial/757family/

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