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Boeing 757-200 2004-2006

VARIG, once again pioneer, became Boeing 757 first operator in Brazil, in September 2004. Boeing 757 proved to be excellent for international routes in South America and was a hit among passengers, as Brazil’s most comfortable aircraft in operation at that time. The first two units (PP-VTQ and PP-VTR) received in September 2004, the third (PP-VTS) arrived in November and the fourth (PP-VTT) in December, all previously operated in Iberia.

The first route was on October 2004 to Caracas, Aruba, Buenos Aires and Lima. Boeing 757-200 also operated to Asuncion and domestic routes. The four units remained in VARIG's fleet until the end of its operations in June 2006. The PP-VTQ, PP-VTR and PP-VTS were returned in December 2006 and the PP-VTT in February 2007. All units were transfered to Kras Air.

VARIG seat configuration:

176 seats
Business Class: 20 seats (2+2 seats per row)
Economy Class: 156 seats (3+3 seats per row)

 

184 seats
Business Class: 20 seats (2+2 seats per row)
Economy Class: 164 seats (3+3 seats per row)

 

No. of units operated: 04

Constructor: The Boeing Company, USA

Engines: Two Rolls Royce RB211 - 535E4, 39,610 lbs. thrust each

Wingspan: 38.05 m

Length: 47.32 m

Height: 13,56 m

Cruising speed: 850km/h

Range: 5.900Km

Maximum cruising altitude: 12,800

Maximum takeoff weight: 99.790Kg

Maximum Capacity: 200 passengers

Maximum Capacity (VARIG configuration): 176 passengers

Maximum fuel capacity: 43.000 liters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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