Originally Posted by
JamesAA
I used to love flying (as a passenger) in 727s back in the 80s. From what I recall the rate of climb on T/O wasn't all that steep. However a friend of mine in my weekly poker game, a retired UAL captain, claimed that the 727s had one of the best rate of climbs and that it was very powerful. Is that true?
Which type as the best rate of climb? I've always thought that the 757 was a beast and had the best thrust to weight ratio of most airline type planes. But that's just based on casual observation.
Thanks,
James
A 727 with JATO maybe, I'm pretty sure nothing without an ejection seat will out climb a 757. The 72 came with all different thrust engines, some would, at gross, never get any taller than 280. The 100 series had no trouble with 390.