Jumbo Passenger Jets
Boeing 777-9
ICAO: B779
Overview
The Boeing 777-200LR was developed to extend the range of the 777 family to new extremes. Entering service in 2006, it enabled nonstop routes exceeding 8,000 nautical miles. The aircraft demonstrated the capability of large twin-engine jets for ultra-long-haul operations.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × General Electric GE90-115B
- Engine type
- Turbofan
- Thrust
- 2 × 115,300 lbf · 513 kN
- Avionics
- Honeywell Avionics
- Wing tips
- Raked wingtips
- Seats
- 440 economy · 400 business · 301 first
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 19 ft 3 in · 5.86 m
- Cabin height
- 7 ft 3 in · 2.20 m
- Cabin length
- 161 ft 1 in · 49.10 m
- Exterior length
- 209 ft 0 in · 63.70 m
- Tail height
- 28 ft 7 in · 8.70 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 20 ft 4 in · 6.19 m
- Wing span
- 212 ft 7 in · 64.80 m
- Baggage volume
- 5,650 ft³ · 160.0 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 766,000 lb · 347,500 kg
- Max landing weight
- 492,000 lb · 223,000 kg
- Max payload
- 141,000 lb · 64,000 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 47,900 gal · 181,300 L · 145,000 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 510 kt · 587 mph · 945 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 140 kt · 161 mph · 259 km/h
- Range
- 8,555 nm · 9,840 mi · 15,840 km
- Fuel burn
- 0.18 nm/gal · 0.09 km/L
- Ceiling
- 43,100 ft · 13,100 m
- Rate of climb
- 2,500 ft/min · 13 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 9,750 ft · 2,970 m
- Landing distance
- 5,600 ft · 1,710 m
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Operational Context
Boeing 777-200LR — ultra-long-range widebody twinjet
The 777-200LR first flew in 2005 and entered service in 2006. It incorporated additional fuel capacity and strengthened structures compared with earlier 777-200 variants. The aircraft was optimized for the longest commercial routes in operation at the time.
Powered by two General Electric GE90 turbofan engines producing up to approximately 110,000 pounds of thrust (489 kN) each, the 777-200LR cruises at around 490 knots (905 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 760,000 pounds (347,000 kg). Seating typically ranges from 250 to 300 passengers depending on layout.
The 777-200LR set multiple distance records and expanded the reach of twin-engine airliners. While sales volumes were modest, its technical achievements were significant. The aircraft remains in service with select carriers operating long-haul networks.
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