N7216U
Boeing 720-022 (720-022)
The Boeing Company
7 Hours
Duration of Flight
3680 NM
Range
540 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-11-26No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
Boeing 720-022 (720-022)
Overview
Boeing 720-022 registered N7216U (MSN 18048). Delivered into US registry in 1961; later transferred between several lessees/operators and reported returned/scrapped in secondary sources.
Specifications
- Engines: 4× Pratt & Whitney JT3C-7 (12030 lbf each)
- Range: 3680 nm
- Cruise: 540 kts
- Seats: 143
- Ceiling: 41000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical single-aisle 3+3 seating; production lists cite ~143 seats
Model & Market Context
This airframe is the Boeing 720-022 bearing U.S. registration N7216U, built in 1961 with manufacturer's serial number 18048. The airframe is recorded as owned by the corporation Dolphin Aviation; ownership listed as a corporate entity with no public location supplied. Registration is recorded as US. Operator/home base, detailed registry actions, and public valuation or condition reports are Not published in the provided data.
The cabin conforms to a typical single-aisle 3+3 seating arrangement; production lists cite approximately 143 seats, consistent with the listed seating count. Specific avionics fit and fitment details are Not published. Given the airframe's cruise speed of 540 kts and range of 3,680 nm, typical mission profiles for this installation would encompass medium- to long-range transcontinental or region-to-region operations within the aircraft's performance envelope. Operator base and routine route schedules are Not published. Unique amenities and aircraft-specific maintenance records or modifications for this tail are Not published.
The airframe is a variant of the Boeing 720 family, a fixed-wing multi-engine transport produced by The Boeing Company and identified here as the Boeing 720-022; category is recorded as fixed-wing multi-engine. With a cruise speed of 540 kts, a service ceiling of 41,000 ft, and seating near 143 passengers, the type is positioned for operators seeking higher-speed medium-range capability in a narrow-body cabin. Market demand, buyer interest, and detailed resale or maintenance histories for this specific serial and registration are Not published in the supplied data; purchasers and maintainers would need to consult authoritative registries and maintenance records for comprehensive appraisal.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N7216U | N111AS | N1181A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 18048 | 29488 | 26206 |
| Year Manufactured | 1961 | 1998 | 1993 |
| Duration of Flight | 7 Hours | 9 Hours | 13 Hours |
| Range | 3680 NM | 4100 NM | 5990 NM |
| Max Speed | 540 MPH | 458 MPH | 493 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 41000 ft | 42000 ft | 41100 ft |
| Max Passengers | 143 | 239 | 0 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |