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Boeing 717-200 specs, size & range

The Boeing 717-200 (ICAO code B712, IATA 717) is a landplane with 2 jet engines in the medium wake-turbulence category. It is 37.8 m long, a 28.4 m wingspan and a maximum take-off weight of 49,895 kg.

Landplane with 2 jet engines Wake category: Medium Airliners & big jets
Boeing 717-200
Photo: Alan Wilson · source · CC BY SA 2.0

717-200 specifications

Length
37.80 m (124.0 ft)
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Wingspan
28.40 m (93.2 ft)
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Height
9.00 m (29.5 ft)
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Fuselage width
3.34 m
Max take-off weight
49,895 kg (110,000 lb)
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Max landing weight
45,362 kg (100,006 lb)
Max zero-fuel weight
42,638 kg
Fuel capacity
13,903 L (3,673 US gal)
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Cruise speed
444 kn (822 km/h)
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Approach speed
139 kn (257 km/h)
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Absolute ceiling
37,000 ft (11,278 m)
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The Boeing 717-200 is a landplane with 2 jet engines built by Boeing. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code B712, while airline timetables and booking sites use the IATA code 717. It belongs to the medium wake-turbulence category.

717-200 size and dimensions

The 717-200 is 37.80 m (124.0 ft) long, has a wingspan of 28.40 m and stands 9.00 m tall. That makes it the #44 longest of 67 airliners & big jets in our database — longer than 34% of them. Its fuselage is 3.34 m wide.

717-200 weight and fuel

The maximum take-off weight is 49,895 kg (110,000 lb) and it may land at up to 45,362 kg — 91% of take-off weight. Among airliners & big jets it ranks #59 of 69 by weight. Without fuel it may weigh at most 42,638 kg, leaving up to 7,257 kg for fuel at maximum take-off weight. The tanks hold 13,903 litres (3,673 US gallons), about 11.1 tonnes of jet fuel.

717-200 speed and range

It cruises at about 822 km/h (444 knots), faster than 23% of airliners & big jets. On final approach it flies at around 139 knots (257 km/h), ICAO approach category C. Its ceiling is 37,000 ft (11,278 m).

Aircraft similar to the 717-200

Comparable airliners & big jets include McDonnell Douglas MD-88, British Aerospace BAe 146-100, McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle and Airbus A220-300.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the Boeing 717-200?

B712 (IATA code: 717) — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

How fast is the Boeing 717-200?

It cruises at about 444 knots (822 km/h).

How big is the Boeing 717-200?

Length 37.80 m, wingspan 28.40 m and height 9.00 m.

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