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Boeing 767 Boeing
767
Medium to Long-Range Jetliner

DESCRIPTION:
Boeing announced both the 757 and 767 projects in 1978. These two aircraft were introduced to incorporate the latest technological innovations in airliner design. While the 757 was built as a narrowbody replacement for the 727, the 767 is a widebody intended to compete with the rival Airbus A310.
Both the 757 and 767 programs benefitted from shared development efforts and the use of computer aided design (CAD) tools that offered significant savings in cost and time. Much of the wing structure and many of the high-lift devices are common to both designs, although the 767 utilizes a wing of greater span, sweep, and chord to provide much greater wing area. The two aircraft also share the same engines, except those used on the 767 are uprated for greater thrust. In addition, both aircraft share the same two-crew flight deck and most avionics systems allowing pilots to be trained to operate either plane.
Several variants have entered service, including the 767-200, stretched 767-300 and 767-400, extended range models, and the 767-300F dedicated cargo version. The 767-400 series features a new wing of increased span with new wingtips optimized for long-range flight.
With military versions of the 707 reaching the end of their service life, Boeing has also begun offering tanker, airborne early warning, battlefield surveillance, and electronic reconnaissance variants based on the 767. The E-767 AWACS model has entered service with Japan while both Japan and Italy have purchased a combination transport and tanker variant. US Air Force plans to lease 100 767 tanker variants for ten years were cancelled after revelations of corruption in the contract award process, but the KC-767 remains a strong contender for an Air Force tanker order.
Including all models, about 835 examples of the 767 were built by 2001. New orders slowed in the early 21st century leading to speculation that the production line may be closed down, particularly if the US Air Force does not order a tanker variant. Order levels improved, however, though the 767 line will eventually be replaced by the Boeing 787.
Data below for 767-200, 767-300, and 767-400ER
Last modified 11 April 2011

HISTORY:

First Flight (767-200) 26 September 1981
(767-200ER) 6 March 1984
(767-300) 30 January 1986
(767-300ER) 9 December 1986
(767-300F) 20 June 1995
(767-400ER) 9 October 1999

Service Entry

(767-200) 8 September 1982 (with United Airlines)
(767-200ER) 27 March 1984 (with El Al Israel Airlines)
(767-300) 20 October 1986 (with Japan Airlines)
(767-300ER) 3 March 1988 (with American Airlines)
(767-300F) 16 October 1995 (with United Parcel Service)
(767-400ER) 14 September 2000 (with Continental Airlines)

CREW: two or three flight crew: pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer (early production models only)

PASSENGERS: (767-200) 181 in three classes, 224 in two classes, 255 in one class
(767-300) 218 in three classes, 269 in two classes, 351 in one class
(767-400ER) 245 in three classes, 304 in two classes, 375 in one class

ESTIMATED COST:

(767-300ER) $115.5 to $127.5 million [2002$]
(767-400ER) $154 to $169 million [2007$]

AIRFOIL SECTIONS:

Wing Root unknown

Wing Tip

unknown

DIMENSIONS:

Length (767-200) 159.17 ft (48.51 m)
(767-300) 201.33 ft (54.99 m)
(767-400ER) 242.33 ft (61.42 m)

Wingspan (767-200) 156.08 ft (47.57 m)
(767-300) 156.08 ft (47.57 m)
(767-400ER) 170.33 ft (51.97 m)

Height (767-200) 52.00 ft (15.85 m)
(767-300) 52.00 ft (15.85 m)
(767-400ER) 55.33 ft (16.88 m)

Wing Area (767-200) 3,050 ft² (283.35 m²)

Canard Area

not applicable

WEIGHTS:

Empty (767-200) 179,080 lb (81,230 kg)
(767-300) 191,700 lb (86,955 kg)
(767-400ER) 227,300 lb (103,100 kg)

Normal Takeoff unknown

Max Takeoff (767-200) 395,000 lb (179,170 kg)
(767-300) 412,000 lb (186,880 kg)
(767-400ER) 450,000 lb (204,120 kg)

Fuel Capacity 23,980 gal (90,770 L)

Max Payload

(767-300F) 135,520 lbs (61,470 kg)

PROPULSION:

Powerplant (767-200) two Pratt & Whitney PW4062 turbofans
or two General Electric CF6-80C2B7F turbofans
(767-300) two Pratt & Whitney PW4062 turbofans
or two Rolls-Royce RB211-524H turbofans
or two General Electric CF6-80C2B7F turbofans
(767-400ER) two Pratt & Whitney PW4062 turbofans
or two General Electric CF6-80C2B8F turbofans

Thrust (PW4062) 126,600 lb (563.2 kN)
(CF6-80C2B7F) 124,200 lb (552.5 kN)
(CF6-80C2B8F) 127,000 lb (564.9 kN)
(RB211-524H) 119,000 lb (529.4 kN)

PERFORMANCE:

Max Level Speed at altitude: unknown
at sea level: unknown
cruise speed: 530 mph (850 km/h) at 35,000 ft (10,675 m), Mach 0.80

Initial Climb Rate unknown

Service Ceiling 39,000 ft (11,885 m)

Range (767-200) 6,610 nm (12,250 km)
(767-300) 6,110 nm (11,320 km)
(767-300F) 3,265 nm (6,055 km)
(767-400ER) 5,635 nm (10,440 km)

g-Limits unknown

KNOWN VARIANTS:

7X7 Original designation for the 767

767-100 Originally planned shortended model for 180 passengers; cancelled

767-200 First production model; 238 built by 2001

767-200ER Extended range model based on the 767-200 with increased and maximum takeoff weight and fuel capacity for long-range flight

767-200C Prototype of the original KC-767A refueling tanker based on the 767-200ER but including the flight deck of the 767-400ER, modified flaps, strengthened landing gear, and improved electrical generators

767-200LRXF Long-range freighter variant based on the 767-200C

767-300 Stretched model with a lengthened fuselage for greater passenger capacity; 576 built by 2001

767-300ER Extended range model based on the 767-300 with increased maximum takeoff weight and fuel capacity for long-range flight

767-300F Cargo freighter based on the 767-300

767-300BCF Boeing Converted Freighter, former 767-300 passenger models converted into cargo transports

767-400 Next generation 767 model incorporating new raked wing tips for long-range flights and more advanced avionics; 21 built by 2001

767-400ER Extended range 767-400 model with a lengthened fuselage, raked wingtip extensions, and strengthened landing gear

E-767 Military airborne warning and control system (AWACS) version based on the 767 airframe, operated by Japan

B-767 or E-767T-T Combination military transport and tanker based on the 767-200ER with some features of the -300 and -400ER and equipped with a fuselage refueling boom as well as two underwing refueing pods, ordered by Italy and Japan

KC-767 Proposal for a refueling tanker based on the 767-200LRXF offered to the US Air Force

KNOWN OPERATORS:

Civil Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight
ABX Air
Aeris
Aero Continente Chile
Aero Continente Peru
Aer Lingus
Aeroflot
Aéromaritime
Aeromexico
Aerovias
Air 2000
Air Afrique
Air Algerie
Air Aruba
Air Atlanta Icelandic
Airborne Express
Air Canada
Air China
Air Europa
Air Europe
Air France
Air Gabon
Air Holland
Air India
Air Japan
Air Luxor
Air Madagascar
Air Maurtius
Air New Zealand
Air Niugini
Air Pacific
Air Philippines
Air Seychelles
Airtours International
Air Transport Service Group (ATSG)
Air Zimbabwe
Alitalia
ALLEX
All Nippon Airways (ANA)
American Airlines
Amerijet International
ANA Cargo
Ansett Australia
Ansett Worldwide
Asiana Airlines
Atlantic Coast Airlines
Avianca
Azerbaijan Airlines
AWAS Aviation Services
Balair
Balkan Bulgarian Airlines
Bellview Airline
Britannia Airways
British Airways
Cameroon Airlines
Canadian
Cargojet
China Southern
Chuna Yunnan Airlines
City Bird
Condor Airlines
Continental Airlines
Corsair
Delta Air Lines
DHL
East African Airlines
Egypt Air
El Al Israel Airlines
Eritrean Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
Eurofly
Eva Air
Excel Airways
First Choice
Garuda Indonesia
Genesis Lease
GMG Airlines
Google
Gulf Air
Hainan Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
Hokkaido International Airlines
Iberia
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC)
Japan Airlines
Japan Asia Airlines
Kenya Airways
KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
Kras Air
Kuwait Airways
LAM - Mozambique
Lan Chile
Lan Ecuador
LAPA
Lauda Air
Lignes Aériennes Congolaises (LAC)
Lot
LTU International Airways
Malev Hungarian Airlines
Martinair
MAXjet
Mid East Jet
Monarch
Nationwide Airlines
North American Airlines
Qantas
Regionair
Royal Brunei Airlines
Royal Nepal Airlines
SAS Scandinavian Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Sobelair
South African Airways
Spanair
Swiss World Airlines
TACA International Airlines
Tampa Cargo Airlines
Tradecraft Airlines
Transaero
Transbrasil
Trans World Airlines (TWA)
TUI
Ukraine Airlines
United Airlines
United Parcel Service (UPS)
US Airways
Uzbekistan Airways
Varig Brasil
Vietnam Airlines
XL Airways
Zoom Airlines

Government/Military China, Zhongkuo Shenmin Taifang Tsunputai (People's Liberation Army Air Force)
Italy, Aeronautica Militare Italiana (Italian Air Force)
Japan, Nihon Koku-Jieitai (Japan Air Self Defence Force)

3-VIEW SCHEMATIC:

Boeing 767

SOURCES:

Aboulafia, Richard. Jane's Civil Aircraft. Glasgow: Harper Collins Publishers, 1996, p. 52-53, Boeing 767.

Boeing 767 site

Chant, Christopher and Taylor, Michael J.H. The World's Greatest Aircraft. Edison, NJ: Chartwell Books, 2006, p. 236, Boeing 767.

Donald, David, ed. The Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft. NY: Barnes & Noble, 1997, p. 173-174, Boeing Model 767.

Donald, David, ed. The Encyclopedia of Civil Aircraft. San Diego, CA: Thunder Bay Press, 1999, p. 209-215, Boeing 767.

Müller, Claudio. Aircraft of the World. NY: Muddle Puddle Books, 2004, p. 78-79, Boeing 767-400ER.

Rendall, David. Jane's Aircraft Recognition Guide, 2nd ed. London: Harper Collins Publishers, 1999, p. 219, Boeing 767.

Taylor, Michael. Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1996/1997. London: Brassey's, 1996, p. 269-270, Boeing 767.

Taylor, Michael J. H. Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1999/2000. London: Brassey's, 1999, p. 253-255, Boeing 767.

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DESCRIPTION: Boeing announced both the 757 and 767 projects in 1978. These two aircraft were introduced to incorporate the latest technological innovations in airliner design. While the 757 was built as a narrowbody replacement for the 727, the 767 is a widebody intended to compete with the rival Airbus A310. Both the 757 and 767 programs benefitted from shared development efforts and the use of computer aided design (CAD) tools that offered significant savings in cost and time. Much of the wing structure and many of the high-lift devices are common to both designs, although the 767 utilizes a wing of greater span, sweep, and chord to provide much greater wing area. The two aircraft also share the same engines, except those used on the 767 are uprated for greater thrust. In addition, both aircraft share the same two-crew flight deck and most avionics systems allowing pilots to be trained to operate either plane. Several variants have entered service, including the 767-200, stretched 767-300 and 767-400, extended range models, and the 767-300F dedicated cargo version. The 767-400 series features a new wing of increased span with new wingtips optimized for long-range flight. With military versions of the 707 reaching the end of their service life, Boeing has also begun offering tanker, airborne early warning, battlefield surveillance, and electronic reconnaissance variants based on the 767. The E-767 AWACS model has entered service with Japan while both Japan and Italy have purchased a combination transport and tanker variant. US Air Force plans to lease 100 767 tanker variants for ten years were cancelled after revelations of corruption in the contract award process, but the KC-767 remains a strong contender for an Air Force tanker order. Including all models, about 835 examples of the 767 were built by 2001. New orders slowed in the early 21st century leading to speculation that the production line may be closed down, particularly if the US Air Force does not order a tanker variant. Order levels improved, however, though the 767 line will eventually be replaced by the Boeing 787. Data below for 767-200, 767-300, and 767-400ER Last modified 11 April 2011
HISTORY:
First Flight	(767-200) 26 September 1981 (767-200ER) 6 March 1984 (767-300) 30 January 1986 (767-300ER) 9 December 1986 (767-300F) 20 June 1995 (767-400ER) 9 October 1999
Service Entry	(767-200) 8 September 1982 (with United Airlines) (767-200ER) 27 March 1984 (with El Al Israel Airlines) (767-300) 20 October 1986 (with Japan Airlines) (767-300ER) 3 March 1988 (with American Airlines) (767-300F) 16 October 1995 (with United Parcel Service) (767-400ER) 14 September 2000 (with Continental Airlines)
CREW:	two or three flight crew: pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer (early production models only)
PASSENGERS:	(767-200) 181 in three classes, 224 in two classes, 255 in one class (767-300) 218 in three classes, 269 in two classes, 351 in one class (767-400ER) 245 in three classes, 304 in two classes, 375 in one class
ESTIMATED COST:	(767-300ER) $115.5 to $127.5 million [2002$] (767-400ER) $154 to $169 million [2007$]
AIRFOIL SECTIONS:
Wing Root	unknown
Wing Tip	unknown
DIMENSIONS:
Length	(767-200) 159.17 ft (48.51 m) (767-300) 201.33 ft (54.99 m) (767-400ER) 242.33 ft (61.42 m)
Wingspan	(767-200) 156.08 ft (47.57 m) (767-300) 156.08 ft (47.57 m) (767-400ER) 170.33 ft (51.97 m)
Height	(767-200) 52.00 ft (15.85 m) (767-300) 52.00 ft (15.85 m) (767-400ER) 55.33 ft (16.88 m)
Wing Area	(767-200) 3,050 ft² (283.35 m²)
Canard Area	not applicable
WEIGHTS:
Empty	(767-200) 179,080 lb (81,230 kg) (767-300) 191,700 lb (86,955 kg) (767-400ER) 227,300 lb (103,100 kg)
Normal Takeoff	unknown
Max Takeoff	(767-200) 395,000 lb (179,170 kg) (767-300) 412,000 lb (186,880 kg) (767-400ER) 450,000 lb (204,120 kg)
Fuel Capacity	23,980 gal (90,770 L)
Max Payload	(767-300F) 135,520 lbs (61,470 kg)
PROPULSION:
Powerplant	(767-200) two Pratt & Whitney PW4062 turbofans or two General Electric CF6-80C2B7F turbofans (767-300) two Pratt & Whitney PW4062 turbofans or two Rolls-Royce RB211-524H turbofans or two General Electric CF6-80C2B7F turbofans (767-400ER) two Pratt & Whitney PW4062 turbofans or two General Electric CF6-80C2B8F turbofans
Thrust	(PW4062) 126,600 lb (563.2 kN) (CF6-80C2B7F) 124,200 lb (552.5 kN) (CF6-80C2B8F) 127,000 lb (564.9 kN) (RB211-524H) 119,000 lb (529.4 kN)
PERFORMANCE:
Max Level Speed	at altitude: unknown at sea level: unknown cruise speed: 530 mph (850 km/h) at 35,000 ft (10,675 m), Mach 0.80
Initial Climb Rate	unknown
Service Ceiling	39,000 ft (11,885 m)
Range	(767-200) 6,610 nm (12,250 km) (767-300) 6,110 nm (11,320 km) (767-300F) 3,265 nm (6,055 km) (767-400ER) 5,635 nm (10,440 km)
g-Limits	unknown
KNOWN VARIANTS:
7X7	Original designation for the 767
767-100	Originally planned shortended model for 180 passengers; cancelled
767-200	First production model; 238 built by 2001
767-200ER	Extended range model based on the 767-200 with increased and maximum takeoff weight and fuel capacity for long-range flight
767-200C	Prototype of the original KC-767A refueling tanker based on the 767-200ER but including the flight deck of the 767-400ER, modified flaps, strengthened landing gear, and improved electrical generators
767-200LRXF	Long-range freighter variant based on the 767-200C
767-300	Stretched model with a lengthened fuselage for greater passenger capacity; 576 built by 2001
767-300ER	Extended range model based on the 767-300 with increased maximum takeoff weight and fuel capacity for long-range flight
767-300F	Cargo freighter based on the 767-300
767-300BCF	Boeing Converted Freighter, former 767-300 passenger models converted into cargo transports
767-400	Next generation 767 model incorporating new raked wing tips for long-range flights and more advanced avionics; 21 built by 2001
767-400ER	Extended range 767-400 model with a lengthened fuselage, raked wingtip extensions, and strengthened landing gear
E-767	Military airborne warning and control system (AWACS) version based on the 767 airframe, operated by Japan
B-767 or E-767T-T	Combination military transport and tanker based on the 767-200ER with some features of the -300 and -400ER and equipped with a fuselage refueling boom as well as two underwing refueing pods, ordered by Italy and Japan
KC-767	Proposal for a refueling tanker based on the 767-200LRXF offered to the US Air Force
KNOWN OPERATORS:
Civil	Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight ABX Air Aeris Aero Continente Chile Aero Continente Peru Aer Lingus Aeroflot Aéromaritime Aeromexico Aerovias Air 2000 Air Afrique Air Algerie Air Aruba Air Atlanta Icelandic Airborne Express Air Canada Air China Air Europa Air Europe Air France Air Gabon Air Holland Air India Air Japan Air Luxor Air Madagascar Air Maurtius Air New Zealand Air Niugini Air Pacific Air Philippines Air Seychelles Airtours International Air Transport Service Group (ATSG) Air Zimbabwe Alitalia ALLEX All Nippon Airways (ANA) American Airlines Amerijet International ANA Cargo Ansett Australia Ansett Worldwide Asiana Airlines Atlantic Coast Airlines Avianca Azerbaijan Airlines AWAS Aviation Services Balair Balkan Bulgarian Airlines Bellview Airline Britannia Airways British Airways Cameroon Airlines Canadian Cargojet China Southern Chuna Yunnan Airlines City Bird Condor Airlines Continental Airlines Corsair Delta Air Lines DHL East African Airlines Egypt Air El Al Israel Airlines Eritrean Airlines Ethiopian Airlines Eurofly Eva Air Excel Airways First Choice Garuda Indonesia Genesis Lease GMG Airlines Google Gulf Air Hainan Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Hokkaido International Airlines Iberia International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) Japan Airlines Japan Asia Airlines Kenya Airways KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines Kras Air Kuwait Airways LAM - Mozambique Lan Chile Lan Ecuador LAPA Lauda Air Lignes Aériennes Congolaises (LAC) Lot LTU International Airways Malev Hungarian Airlines Martinair MAXjet Mid East Jet Monarch Nationwide Airlines North American Airlines Qantas Regionair Royal Brunei Airlines Royal Nepal Airlines SAS Scandinavian Airlines Shanghai Airlines Skymark Airlines Sobelair South African Airways Spanair Swiss World Airlines TACA International Airlines Tampa Cargo Airlines Tradecraft Airlines Transaero Transbrasil Trans World Airlines (TWA) TUI Ukraine Airlines United Airlines United Parcel Service (UPS) US Airways Uzbekistan Airways Varig Brasil Vietnam Airlines XL Airways Zoom Airlines
Government/Military	China, Zhongkuo Shenmin Taifang Tsunputai (People's Liberation Army Air Force) Italy, Aeronautica Militare Italiana (Italian Air Force) Japan, Nihon Koku-Jieitai (Japan Air Self Defence Force)
3-VIEW SCHEMATIC:
SOURCES: Aboulafia, Richard. Jane's Civil Aircraft. Glasgow: Harper Collins Publishers, 1996, p. 52-53, Boeing 767. Boeing 767 site Chant, Christopher and Taylor, Michael J.H. The World's Greatest Aircraft. Edison, NJ: Chartwell Books, 2006, p. 236, Boeing 767. Donald, David, ed. The Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft. NY: Barnes & Noble, 1997, p. 173-174, Boeing Model 767. Donald, David, ed. The Encyclopedia of Civil Aircraft. San Diego, CA: Thunder Bay Press, 1999, p. 209-215, Boeing 767. Müller, Claudio. Aircraft of the World. NY: Muddle Puddle Books, 2004, p. 78-79, Boeing 767-400ER. Rendall, David. Jane's Aircraft Recognition Guide, 2nd ed. London: Harper Collins Publishers, 1999, p. 219, Boeing 767. Taylor, Michael. Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1996/1997. London: Brassey's, 1996, p. 269-270, Boeing 767. Taylor, Michael J. H. Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1999/2000. London: Brassey's, 1999, p. 253-255, Boeing 767.