How Do You Identify A Boeing 757?
The Boeing 757 (along with the 767) might be thought of as third-generation airliners. The 757 was designed to replace the venerable 727 and fly the mid-range routes. Look for a twin-engine jet airliner. Note the jet engines will resemble those on a 747 – disproportionately larger at the intake when compared to the exhaust. Check the wings, which seem to be thinner and smaller compared to the size of the fuselage. Note the 757’s wings are swept back somewhat less than most modern jet airliners. Note the slight droop to the nose. The point of the nose drops below the centerline of the fuselage. Check the tail. The vertical stabilizer is quite tall. The horizontal stabilizers are mounted at fuselage midpoint, and the fuselage comes to a point at the end of the tail cone. Consider the 757 in its entirety. While similar to the 767, the 757 has a thinner fuselage and seems quite elegant in appearance.
