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Boeing 727-200

FlightSim Studio AG

BOEING727CLASSICFLIGHTSIMSTUDIOAGINS

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The classic B727-200, known for its iconic three-engine configuration, is the passenger variant of the renowned 727 family. It was integral to airline operations worldwide throughout the 1970s and 1980s, with some aircraft still preserved or flying today.

The aircraft offers excellent performance and range for short- to medium-haul flights, making it an ideal choice for pilots looking to enjoy vintage passenger operations. Even though the aircraft systems are quite complex, FSS has added an optional easy-entry user menu to automate cockpit flows and monitor systems automatically. Therefore, this add-on is great for all users, from beginners to experts.

Are you ready to step back into the golden age of jet travel and navigate with old-school radio and INS systems? Or would you prefer a GPS retrofit option? The choice is yours. Have fun!

FEATURES

  • Detailed exterior with PBR textures, 3D lighting, winglets, and several animations.
  • 20+ highly detailed liveries included, such as Lufthansa, PanAm, Alitalia, American Airlines, Iberia, Olympic, United Airlines, PSA, Condor, Avianca, and more.
  • Detailed interior with complete cockpit, fully modeled passenger cabin, and plenty of interactions like checklists, windows, doors, etc.
  • Cabin crew simulation with custom announcements and adaptive cabin lighting based on flight phase.
  • Electronic Flight Bag, aka Clipboard, with interactive W&B menu, SimBrief import, performance calculation, various aircraft options, and descent calculator.
  • Realistic flight dynamics advised by real 727 pilots and flight engineers.
  • Comprehensive aircraft systems, such as full-featured flight engineer panel, SP-150 autopilot, many custom logics (e.g., electrical logic for APU, GPU, GEN, including generator paralleling and sync lights system) and more.
  • Multiple navigation options: custom-simulated CIVA INS (AP coupled), GNS530 (AP coupled) by Working Title, GNS-XLS FMC by FSS (AP coupled), PMS GTN750 & TDS GTNXi (separate products), radio navigation with independent 1/2 sources (AP coupled).
  • Immersive sound set for interior & exterior, including a replica of the JT8D-9 characteristics and cabin ambience.
  • Easy Entry Menu (Crew Manager) with automatic checklist flows and monitoring of systems (e.g., fuel feed, packs temperature, cabin services, etc.).
  • Comprehensive online documentation with quick start guide, normal operations, system description, performance charts, and supplements (e.g., SimBrief profile, GSX config, demo livery, etc.).

The 727-200 is a medium- to long-range, narrow-body, three-engine jet airliner developed and manufactured by American aviation producer Boeing. The 727-200 is a stretched variant of the 727-100, the initial airframe of the 727 line which first flew on February 9, 1963 and entered service on February 1, 1964. The 727-200, which is 20 feet longer than the 727-100, took its maiden flight on July 27, 1967 and entered service on December 14, 1967.

Boeing manufactured a total of 310 727-200s during a production run that lasted from 1967 to 1972. The jet is crewed by three and can carry up to a maximum 189 passengers, although it can accommodate between 134 and 155 in typical configurations. It was designed to service smaller airports on short, medium, and long-range routes throughout the world.

The 727-200 is a trijet, with all three engines mounted on the rear of the aircraft. The airliner has one internally mounted engine with an intake at the base of its vertical stabilizer and two externally mounted engines on the rear fuselage on either side of the vertical stabilizer. The internal engine uses an S-duct to direct air from its intake to the compressor stage of the powerplant. The engine configuration allowed Boeing engineers to make use of the entire wing for aerodynamic augmentation mechanisms including flaps and leading-edge slats to dramatically increase lift and drag. This enables the aircraft to take-off and land on smaller airports throughout the world and hence allowed airlines to expand their service to smaller markets and introduce shorter routes.

The 727-200 measures 153 feet, 2 inches in length, stands 34 feet, 11 inches high, and has a wingspan of 108 feet. It is powered by three Pratt & Whitney JT8D low-bypass turbofan engines that generate up to 15,000 pounds of thrust each. The jet has a range of 2,186 miles, a service ceiling of 42,000 feet above sea level, and a cruise speed of 593 miles per hour.

Specifications

CRUISE SPEED0.75
RANGE2.600nm
MAX WEIGHT194.800 lbs
ENGINE3x P&W JT8D-9A