How to spot it
Standing tall on long legs, this slender narrowbody twin has big engines under the wing and a narrow nose that slopes down steeply.
Often confused with
Airbus A321
The 757 has a long, thin nose leg and big engines slung far forward; the A321 has a stubby nose and smaller engines tucked closer to the wing.
Boeing 757-200 vs Airbus A321: side by sideBoeing 757-300
The 757-300 is 7 m longer and looks very long and thin.
Boeing 757-200 vs Boeing 757-300: side by sideDid you know
The 757 is known for its long, narrow fuselage and tall landing gear.
Details
| Maker | Boeing |
|---|---|
| Type | Airliner |
| ICAO code | B752 |
| First flight | 1982 |
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