Was the 727 a fast plane?

The Design Cruise Speed (VC) was 530 knots (610 miles per hour/981 kilometers per hour) at 25,000 feet (0.88 Mach). The airplane was certified with a Maximum Mach Number (MMO) of 0.92 Mach (this was later reduced to 0.90 Mach). (During flight testing, a Boeing 727 achieved 0.965 Mach in level flight.)



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The only airlines I can think of off hand that flew regularily scheduled B727 trans-Atlantic flights are Wardair and Sterling. But there is no way these aircraft could have, (nor did) fly across the Atlantic non-stop. That would be the kicker for your Mom. If it was non-stop, then it was not a B727.

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Many airlines replaced their 727s with either the 737-800 or the Airbus A320; both are close in size to the 727-200.

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The Boeing 727 Whisper Jet became a workhorse in the passenger industry after it entered service for Eastern in 1964. Its nickname came from its three quiet engines, which offered high-powered performance. It held 138 seats and cruised at 605 miles per hour.

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The Boeing 727, once a popular passenger aircraft, is now mostly used by cargo carriers and military air forces around the world. Only five 727s currently remain for passenger service, with two owned by the Mexican Guardia National.

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While the 707 is no longer used for commercial flights, many 707s and their variants remain operational in specific applications. Several national Air Force branches continue to fly 707s for transportation, refueling, and reconnaissance.

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