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Boeing 767-300 specs

One of the two airplanes which flew into the side of the World Trade Center towers in New York was confirmed to be American Airlines, Flight 11 -- a Boeing 767 -- out of Boston. The flight was scheduled to leave Boston at 7:45 a.m. en route to Los Angeles. Below are details on the type of aircraft.

Picture of American Airlines Boeing 767-300
Dimensions of American Airlines Boeing 767-300

Basic Dimensions

  • Wing Span: 180 ft 3 in (54.9 m)
  • Overall Length: 52 ft (15.8 m)
  • Tail Height: 15 ft 6 in (4.7 m)
  • Interior Cabin Width 156 ft 1in (47.6 m)
  • Passengers
    Typical 3-class configuration: 218
    Typical 2-class configuration: 269
    Typical 1-class configuration: up to 351
    Cargo: 3,770 cu ft (106.8 cu m)

    Maximum Fuel Capacity: 23,980 U.S. gal (90,770 l)
    Maximum Takeoff Weight: 412,000 lb (186,880 kg)
    Maximum Range: 6,115 nautical miles; 11,320 km
    Typical Cruise Speed: at 35,000 feet 0.80 Mach; 530 mph (850 km/h)

     
     


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