Aircraft Boeing 767-300 is a passenger airliner designed for flights over medium and long distances. In total, the manufacturing company collected 104 units of this model. The airliner is still successfully used on routes in all corners of the planet. An interesting fact is that this modification, according to official statistics, has crossed the Atlantic Ocean the most times in the history of aviation.
A brief history of creation
Work on the aircraft project began in the fall of 1984. It was originally planned to create a short-haul passenger airliner, which was supposed to be distinguished by short take-off and increased capacity. As market research has shown, at that time such a vessel was not in demand on it, in connection with which the developers turned their attention to a transcontinental aircraft. The Boeing 767-300 is somewhat similar to the Airbus A-300. At the same time, a liner was built on the basis of the 767-200 modification. It differs from its predecessor, first of all, by the length of the fuselage (it increased by 6.43 meters), the chassis and the design of the airframe. It should be noted that aviation technology at that time was at a very high level of development. In this regard, it is not surprising that the ship received economical and powerful power units, composite materials in the hull structure, as well as high-quality high-tech equipment. At the development stage, computer modeling was very widely used . On January 30, 1986, the novelty made its debut flight, and eight months later it received the FAA certificate. The first copy of the airliner was received by an aviation company from Japan - Japan Airlines.
Modifications
Throughout the history of the model, the developers have created several of its subspecies. In particular, in May 1989, a test model of this airliner with Rolls-Royce engines was presented. Six months later, he received all the necessary certificates and launched into serial production. A further development of the model was the appearance of the Boeing 767-300 ER, which was characterized by an increase in flight range. In addition, in 1993 the development of a cargo modification (767-300F) was completed. In this version, the aircraft acquired a side door for loading and special equipment for loading and unloading. The model is capable of carrying 24 LD3 containers on board. This version made its first flight on June 20, 1995.
At the end of 1996, representatives of the manufacturer announced the start of development of a new 767-400 aircraft based on this modification, which was supposed to get a longer fuselage, increased wing span and vertical aerodynamic surfaces.
Main characteristics
As noted above, the length of the fuselage of the Boeing 767-300, compared with its predecessor, has increased. This made it possible to install two additional sections on the model. In addition, the developers have strengthened the chassis and hull structure. As for the dimensions of the aircraft, its length and wingspan are respectively 54.9 and 47.6 meters. When empty, the aircraft weighs 90.1 tons. At the same time, its take-off weight is 159.2 tons.
The liner is equipped with two General Electric turbojet engines , each of which has a thrust of 26,260 kg / s. There are also modifications with Rolls-Royce RB 211 installations. The cruising speed of the model is 910 km / h, while the operational ceiling is set at 13100 meters. Given the maximum load and reserve fuel reserve, the airliner is able to cover a distance of 4350 kilometers. In standard conditions, for the operation of the vessel, runways of at least 1,900 meters in length are required.
Salon
One of the most convenient aircraft in terms of comfort for traveling over medium and long distances is rightfully considered to be the Boeing 767-300. The interior of the model has a width of 4.72 to 5.03 meters. Depending on the configuration and installation of seats, here can be carried from 218 to 350 people at a time (including crew members). The seats of liners of most airlines are equipped with multimedia systems. As evidenced by the reviews of many travelers, the cabin is quite comfortable, with the exception of cases where ship owners provide a large number of passenger seats.
Top places
If you look at the scheme of the aircraft, you can see that in the Boeing 767-300, the best places in terms of security are in the last row of the first block. This is due to the fact that emergency exits are located here. In addition, experienced tourists recommend paying attention to the chairs that are in the initial rows of the second block (37A, 37B, 37J and 37L). Speaking of comfort, it should be noted that in this indicator, as in most other passenger aircraft, the leading places belong to the seats in the first and business class. This is not surprising, since the people sitting here, among other things, are offered various services.
Summary
The most common area of application for the Boeing 767-300 airliner is now considered to be long Asian and European routes. At the same time, it is intensively used for transatlantic flights. The high reputation of the model from the very first days of its existence was largely facilitated by significantly lower operating costs, compared with previous modifications. The vessel is also very popular with domestic companies that appreciate the ability to transport a large number of passengers on charter flights. The crisis that occurred on the air transportation market at the beginning of the new century led to a drop in demand for the Boeing 767-300. In 2003, the manufacturing company announced the start of designing its receiver, called the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.