Heavy Business Jets
Boeing 777 VIP
ICAO: B77L
Overview
The Boeing BBJ 787-9 is a VIP adaptation of the 787-9 Dreamliner. Designed for government and private operators, it combines long range with expansive cabin space. The aircraft supports fully customized interior layouts.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000
- Engine type
- Turbofan
- Thrust
- 2 × 71,000 lbf · 316 kN
- Avionics
- Honeywell and Rockwell Collins
- Wing tips
- Raked wingtips
- Seats
- 40
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 18 ft 0 in · 5.49 m
- Cabin height
- 7 ft 7 in · 2.32 m
- Cabin length
- 158 ft 11 in · 48.43 m
- Exterior length
- 206 ft 1 in · 62.81 m
- Tail height
- 55 ft 10 in · 17.02 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 18 ft 11 in · 5.77 m
- Wing span
- 197 ft 3 in · 60.12 m
- Baggage volume
- 6,162 ft³ · 174.5 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 560,000 lb · 254,000 kg
- Max landing weight
- 425,000 lb · 193,000 kg
- Max payload
- 105,000 lb · 47,600 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 33,400 gal · 126,400 L · 101,100 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 488 kt · 562 mph · 904 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 153 kt · 176 mph · 283 km/h
- Range
- 9,485 nm · 10,920 mi · 17,570 km
- Fuel burn
- —
- Ceiling
- 43,100 ft · 13,100 m
- Rate of climb
- 2,500 ft/min · 13 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 10,400 ft · 3,170 m
- Landing distance
- 5,700 ft · 1,740 m
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Operational Context
Boeing BBJ 787-9 — ultra-long-range widebody executive jet
The BBJ 787-9 is derived from the commercial 787-9, which first flew in 2013 and entered service in 2014. The business jet variant retains the airframe and systems of the airline model while allowing bespoke cabin design. It offers significantly more interior volume than traditional business jets.
Powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or General Electric GEnx engines producing approximately 74,000 pounds of thrust (329 kN) each, the BBJ 787-9 cruises at around 485 knots (900 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 560,000 pounds (254,000 kg). Range can exceed 9,000 nautical miles (16,670 km) depending on configuration.
The BBJ 787-9 operates in the highest tier of executive aviation. It supports intercontinental nonstop missions with extensive onboard amenities. The aircraft reflects Boeing’s strategy of adapting commercial platforms for VIP markets.
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