N7216U

Boeing 720-022 (720-022)

The Boeing Company

7 Hours

Duration of Flight

3680 NM

Range

540 MPH

Max Speed

N7216U

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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
Over 20,000lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
143
Range
Range
3680 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
41000 ft
Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
7 Hours
Max Speed
Max Speed
540 MPH

Basic Information

Year Manufactured1961
Registration NumberN7216U
OwnershipDolphin Aviation
Serial Number18048

Airframe

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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

ParameterN7216UN111ASN1181A
Serial Number (MSN)180482948826206
Year Manufactured196119981993
Duration of Flight7 Hours9 Hours13 Hours
Range3680 NM4100 NM5990 NM
Max Speed540 MPH458 MPH493 MPH
Aircraft ClassOver 20,000lbsOver 20,000lbsOver 20,000lbs
Service Ceiling41000 ft42000 ft41100 ft
Max Passengers1432390
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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