Originally Posted by
misd-agin
Let's define 'heavy' - the 757 is, IMO, the 'heaviest' modern jetliner out there. But it's lighter than the MD-80 and 707. Maybe slightly heavier than the 727 (it's been a long time since I flew that). Part of that is the T.O. trim is set for full power, which is a lot in the 757 and has a noticeable nose up impact, but most takeoff's are done at standard/flex/assumed power. The A300 was the lightest. Small AB's probably come next followed by the 767's, than maybe the A330', then the 777's. The 737NG pitch is similar to what I recall the 727 - lighter than the 757 but heavier than the 767/777's and Airbus'. But in roll the 737NG is fairly light. All w/b's take slightly slower 'hands' (roll inputs) than n/b aircraft. It's a function of mass, wingspan, and large engines on the wings. W/B's aren't happy with rapid changes in roll rates or directions. The n/b aircraft don't shake as much when handled slightly poorly.
757 lighter than the MD80 ?
Ive got quite a few hours in both, our 757s
had a maximum gross weight of 255,500 pounds and our 80’s grossed out at 149,500, over 100k lighter
Flew the 727 as well, our heaviest
variants MGTOW was 190,500, over 60k lighter than our 757s