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How can you tell a 757 from a 767?

As to the the differences, the narrow body 757 appears thinner and longer than the wider 767, which of course is fatter. The 757 has a dolphin shaped nose (see the beak above?) compared to the 767's more conical nose.



Distinguishing between a Boeing 757 and a 767 is easiest if you look at the fuselage width and the nose shape. The 757 is a "narrow-body" (single aisle), giving it a long, skinny "flying pencil" appearance. Its nose is very pointy and sleek. In contrast, the 767 is a "wide-body" (two aisles), making it look significantly fatter and more "bulbous" in the front. Another key "tell" is the landing gear: the 757 sits unusually high off the ground on skinny legs (sometimes called a "moose"), whereas the 767 sits lower. If you look at the main landing gear (under the wings), the 757's bogeys are level, while the 767's bogeys are often "tilted" (rear wheels lower than the front) when the aircraft is in the air. Finally, check the tail cone where the APU (exhaust) is located; the 757 has a rounded tail cone, while the 767 is more stubby. At the gate, the 757 will have 3-3 seating in economy, while the 767 typically has 2-3-2 seating, making the 767 a favorite for passengers who dislike middle seats.

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Boeing's bet that the larger size would be popular just didn't work out. Apart from a few niche areas, airlines were just not interested in the extra capacity, given the reduction in range (and higher operating cost).

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A: The 757 is one of my favorite airplanes. The lines are beautiful, and the performance is unmatched by other airliners. It has a higher thrust-to-weight ratio, resulting in spectacular climb performance.

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The Boeing 767 is an American wide-body aircraft developed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. The aircraft was launched as the 7X7 program on July 14, 1978, the prototype first flew on September 26, 1981, and it was certified on July 30, 1982.

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Delta operates the largest 757 fleet in the world since July 2007, when American Airlines retired its ex-TWA 757s. In 1996, Delta acquired four Boeing 757-212 aircraft: N750AT, N751AT, N752AT and N757AT (Ships 6901-6904).

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Due to the wing design of the 757, it can produce strong wingtip vortices. This is what causes wake turbulence for other aircraft when landing or taking off. In some cases, it can be stronger from the 757 than larger widebodies like the 767 or even the 747.

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