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You deserve to feel at home, even when you're on the move. Our Boeing 777-200ER aircraft offers a variety of signature products and experiences unlike anything else. The Boeing 777 family of aircraft currently has two main passenger versions plus a Boeing 777 Freighter version flying. The two main passenger versions are the Boeing 777 200 and the Boeing 777 300 variants. Although their air-frame measurements such as wingspan, wheel track and tailplane are the same, the major difference is the fuselage length. Boeing 777-333(ER) 14 Mar 2008. 736, lsf AMCK Aviation. Boeing 777-333(ER) 22 Apr 2008.

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Boeing
777
Long-Range Jetliner
DESCRIPTION:
What eventually became the 777 project began when several airlines expressed desire for an airliner with a capacity in between the 767-300 and 747-400. The 777 is designed for both intercontinental and transcontinental routes and is targeted primarily at the Pacific rim market. The design is typical of previous Boeing airliners except it is equipped with only two engines, unlike the transcontinental 707 and 747.

To achieve flight certification for the twin-engine layout on long flight over oceans, Boeing had to ensure new levels of reliability in engines, avionics, and the fly-by-wire control system as well as the ability to maintain level flight for three hours even with one engine inoperative. Like the 747, the 777 includes three powerplant options depending on airline preference, and these air-breathing engines are the most powerful ever fitted to any aircraft. To give some idea of the size of the 777, the engine nacelles are nearly as wide as the fuselage of the 737. However, some airlines requested the large airliner be able to use passenger gates designed for the DC-10 and smaller aircraft, so the outer wing panels are designed to fold upward on some models.

Five major variants of the 777 have been delivered to date. Base models are the 777-200 and stretched 777-300, and extended and long range models and a freighter have also been developed. Nearly 800 aircraft had been built by July 2009 out of more than 1,100 ordered.

Last modified 02 May 2011


HISTORY:
First Flight (777-200) 12 June 1994
(777-200ER) 7 October 1996
(777-200LR) 8 March 2005
(777F) 14 July 2008
(777-300) 16 October 1997
(777-300ER) 24 February 2003
Service Entry (777-200) 7 June 1995 (with United Airlines)
(777-200ER) 9 February 1997 (with British Airways)
(777-200LR) February 2006 (with Pakistan International Airlines)
(777-300) 27 May 1998 (with Cathay Pacific Airways)
(777-300ER) 10 May 2004 (with Air France)

CREW: two flight crew: pilot, co-pilot

PASSENGERS: (777-200) 305 in three classes, 400 in two classes, 440 in one class
(777-200ER) 301 in three classes, 400 in two classes, 440 in one class
(777-200LR) 301 in three classes
(777-300) 368 in three classes, 451 in two classes, 550 in one class
(777-300ER) 365 in three classes

COST: (777-200LR) $231 to $256.5 million [2007$]
(777-300ER) $250 to $279 million [2007$]

DIMENSIONS:
Length (777-200) 209.08 ft (63.73 m)
(777-200ER) 209.08 ft (63.73 m)
(777-200LR) 209.08 ft (63.73 m)
(777-300) 242.33 ft (73.93 m)
(777-300ER) 242.33 ft (73.93 m)
Wingspan (777-200) 199.92 ft (60.93 m)
(777-200ER) 199.92 ft (60.93 m)
(777-200LR) 212.58 ft (64.86 m)
(777-300) 199.92 ft (60.93 m)
(777-300ER) 212.58 ft (64.86 m)
Height (777-200) 60.75 ft (18.51 m)
(777-200ER) 60.75 ft (18.51 m)
(777-200LR) 60.92 ft (18.58 m)
(777-300) 60.75 ft (18.51 m)
(777-300ER) 60.92 ft (18.58 m)
Fuselage Diameter 20.30 ft (6.19 m)

CABIN:
Length (777-200) 160.67 ft (48.98 m)
(777-300) 194.33 ft (59.24 m)
Width 19.25 ft (5.87 m)
Height unknown
Main Passenger Door 6.17 x 3.50 ft (1.88 x 1.07 m)

CARGO CAPACITY:
Baggage Volume 600.3 ft³ (17.00 m³)
Cargo Volume (777-200) 5650.3 ft³ (160.0 m³)
(777F) 22,455 ft³ (636.0 m³)
(777-300) 7553.8 ft³ (213.9 m³)
Container Capacity (777-200) 14 LD3 or 6 standard pallets
(777F) 37 standard pallets
(777-300) 20 LD3 or 8 standard pallets
Freight Doors 8.83 x 5.58 ft (2.69 x 1.70 m) [forward]
5.83 x 6.17 ft (1.78 x 1.88 m) [aft]

WING:
Root Airfoil Section unknown
Tip Airfoil Section unknown
Area (777-200) 4,605 ft² (427.8 m²)
Aspect Ratio 8.68
Sweepback Angle 31.64° at quarter chord
Max Deflection Anglesailerons: up 30°, down 10°
flaps: six settings for both outboard and inboard
flaperons: up 10°, down 36°
leading-edge flaps: three settings
leading-edge slats: three settings
spoilers: up 60°

TAIL:
Tailplane Span 70.63 ft (21.53 m)
Tailplane Area unknown
Tailfin Area unknown
Max Deflection Anglestailplane: up 4°, down 11°
elevators: up 30°, down 25°
rudder: ±27.3°

UNDERCARRIAGE:
Type Retractable tricycle with two main gear and single steerable nose gear
Main Gear Six wheels per unit, tire size 49 x 19-22
Nose Gear Twin wheels per unit, tire size 44 x 18-18
Wheel Track 36.00 ft (10.97 m)
Wheel Base 84.92 ft (25.88 m)

WEIGHTS & LOADINGS:
Empty (777-200) 307,000 lb (139,255 kg)
(777-200ER) 315,000 lb (142,880 kg)
(777-200LR) 326,000 lb (147,870 kg)
(777F) 326,000 lb (147,870 kg)
(777-300) 353,600 lb (160,390 kg)
(777-300ER) 366,940 lb (166,440 kg)
Normal Takeoff (777-200) 534,700 lb (243,045 kg)
Maximum Takeoff (777-200) 545,000 lb (247,205 kg)
(777-200ER) 656,000 lb (297,555 kg)
(777-200LR) 766,000 lb (347,450 kg)
(777F) 766,000 lb (347,450 kg)
(777-300) 660,000 lb (299,370 kg)
(777-300ER) 775,000 lb (351,535 kg)
Maximum Landing (777-200) 445,000 lb (201,850 kg)
(777-200ER) 460,000 lb (208,655 kg)
(777-200LR) 492,000 lb (223,165 kg)
(777-300) 524,000 lb (237,680 kg)
(777-300ER) 554,000 lb (251,290 kg)
Fuel Capacity (777-200) 212,040 lb (96,345 kg) in 31,000 gal (117,350 L) wing tanks
(777-200ER) 309,275 lb (140,285 kg) in 45,215 gal (171,160 L) wing tanks
(777-200LR) 365,520 lb (165,795 kg) in 53,440 gal (202,285 L) wing tanks
(777F) 327,565 lb (140,300 kg) in 47,890 gal (181,280 L) wing tanks
(777-300) 309,305 lb (140,300 kg) in 45,200 gal (171,175 L) wing tanks
(777-300ER) 327,565 lb (140,300 kg) in 47,890 gal (181,280 L) fuselage and wing tanks
Maximum Payload (777-200) 125,530 lb (56,940 kg)
(777-200ER) 131,000 lb (59,420 kg)
(777F) 225,000 lb (102,060 kg)
(777-300) 147,200 lb (66,770 kg)
(777-300ER) 154,000 lb (69,855 kg)
Wing Loading unknown
Thrust/Weight Ratio unknown

PROPULSION:
Powerplant (777-200) two Pratt & Whitney PW4077 turbofans
or two Rolls-Royce Trent 877 turbofans
or two General Electric GE90-77B turbofans
(777-200ER) two Pratt & Whitney PW4084/PW4090 turbofans
or two Rolls-Royce Trent 884/892/895 turbofans
or two General Electric GE90-85B/92B/94B turbofans
(777-200LR) two General Electric GE90-110B1/115B turbofans
(777F) two General Electric GE90-110B turbofans
(777-300) two Pratt & Whitney PW4098 turbofans
or two Rolls-Royce Trent 892 turbofans
or two General Electric GE90-94B turbofans
(777-300ER) two General Electric GE90-115B turbofans
Engine Rating (777-200) 2 x 77,200 lb (343 kN) [P&W]
(777-200) 2 x 76,000 lb (338 kN) [RR]
(777-200) 2 x 77,000 lb (342 kN) [GE]
(777-200ER) 2 x 90,200 lb (401 kN) [P&W]
(777-200ER) 2 x 93,400 lb (415 kN) [RR]
(777-200ER) 2 x 93,700 lb (417 kN) [GE]
(777-200LR) 2 x 110,000 lb (489 kN)
(777F) 2 x 110,000 lb (480 kN) [GE]
(777-300) 2 x 98,00 lb (435 kN) [P&W]
(777-300) 2 x 90,000 lb (400 kN) [RR]
(777-300) 2 x 94,000 lb (410 kN) [GE]
(777-300ER) 2 x 115,000 lb (512 kN)
Engine Intakes Two nacelles on wing pylons
Fuel Type Jet A, Jet A-1

PERFORMANCE:
Max Level Speed
(at altitude) 		575 mph (930 km/h) at 35,000 ft (10,675 m), Mach 0.87
Max Level Speed
(at sea level) 		unknown
Cruise Speed 560 mph (900 km/h) at 35,000 ft (10,675 m), Mach 0.84
Takeoff Speed 165 to 215 mph (270 to 345 km/h)
Landing Speed 150 to 175 mph (245 to 285 km/h)
Takeoff Distance (777-200) 8,300 ft (2,530 m)
(777-200ER) 11,600 ft (3,535 m)
(777-200LR) 11,600 ft (3,535 m)
(777F) 11,600 ft (3,535 m)
(777-300) 11,200 ft (3,415 m)
(777-300ER) 10,500 ft (3,200 m)
Landing Distance (777-200) 5,600 ft (1,705 m)
(777-300) 6,100 ft (1,860 m)
Maximum Climb Rate unknown
Service Ceiling 43,100 ft (13,135 m)
Range (777-200) 5,210 nmi (9,650 km)
(777-200ER) 7,730 nmi (14,315 km)
(777-200LR) 9,420 nmi (17,445 km)
(777F) 4,895 nmi (9,065 km)
(777-300) 5,950 nmi (11,030 km)
(777-300ER) 7,705 nmi (14,270 km)
g-Limits unknown

SYSTEMS:
Radar Honeywell weather radar
Flight Controls Digital fly-by-wire
Electrical 400 Hz AC supplied by 120 kVA constant frequency generators attached to each engine and an AlliedSignal GTCP331-500 APU, equipped with an emergency ram air turbine
Hydraulics Three independent systems rated at 3,000 psi (20,685 kPa) each
Braking AlliedSignal mutli-disk carbon brakes
De-icing Thermal heaters used on leading edges of wings and engine intakes, electric heaters used on cockpit windows and pitot tubes

COMPOSITION:
  • Aluminum: majority of structure including a lightweight 7055 alloy used on the upper wing skin and stringers
    Composites account for 9% of structural weight, including
  • Carbon fiber & carbon fiber reinforced plastic: used on portions of the tail including the tailfin and elevators, wing trailing edge control surfaces, engine nacelles, landing gear doors
  • Hybrid composites: floor beams, flap track fairings, and wing/fuselage junction fairings
  • Glass fiber: nose radome, engine pylon parts, portions of the wings and tail

    • VARIANTS:
    777-100X Proposed long-range model with a shortened fuselage accommodating 259 passengers in a three-class layout over a range of 8,600 nmi (15,925 km); not developed
    777-200 First production model originally designated as the 777-200A; 88 built by late 2009
    777-200BCF Boeing Converted Freighter proposed to convert 777-200 airframes into cargo frieghters capable of transporting 150,000 lb (68,040 kg) of payload over 2,500 nmi (4,630 km)
    777-200ER Extended range model originally designated 777-200B or 777-200IGW (Increased Gross Weight) with greater fuel capacity and uprated engines; 412 built by late 2009
    777-200ERBCF Boeing Converted Freighter proposed to convert 777-200ER airframes into cargo transports capable of carrying 175,000 lb (79,380 kg) of payload over 4,000 nmi (7,410 km)
    777-200LR Long range model based on the 777-200 but with more powerful engines and increased fuel capacity plus greater wingspan, originally known as the 777-200X
    777F Cargo freighter model based on the 777-200LR; 9 built by late 2009
    777-300 Stretched model with a lengthened fuselage for greater passenger capacity, also features uprated engines and greater fuel capacity for improved range compared to the 777-200; 34 built by 2001
    777-300ER Extended range 777-300 model with more powerful engines and additional fuel carried in a wing of increased span as well as two auxiliary tanks in the cargo hold, originally known as the 777-300X
    KC-777 Proposed aerial refueling tanker based on the 777-200 that Boeing has considered offering to the US Air Force

    OPERATORS:
    Aeroflot
    Air Austral
    Air Canada
    Air China
    Air France
    Air Europe Italy
    Air India
    All Nippon Airways
    American Airlines
    Arik Air
    Asiana Airlines
    Babcock & Brown Aircraft Management
    Biman Bangladesh Airlines
    BOC Aviation
    British Airways
    Cathay Pacific Airways
    China Southern Airlines
    Continental Airlines
    Delta Air Lines
    Egyptair
    El Al
    Emirates Airlines
    Ethiopian Airlines
    Etihad Airways
    FedEx
    Garuda Indonesia
    GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS)
    GMG Airlines
    Hong Kong Airlines
    Japan Airlines
    Japan Air Systems
    Jet Airways
    Kenya Airways
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Korean Air Lines
    Kuwait Airways
    LAN Chile
    Lauda Air
    Malaysian Airline System (MAS)
    Mid East Jet
    OceanAir
    Pakistan International Airlines
    Philippine Air Lines
    Qatar Airways
    Royal Brunei Airlines
    Saudia
    Saudi Oger
    Singapore International Airlines
    South African
    Southern Air
    TAAG Angola Airlines
    TAM Brazil
    Thai Airways International
    THY Turkish Airlines
    TransBrazil
    United Airlines
    Veling
    Vietnam Airlines
    V Australia
    Virgin Airways
    Virgin Blue Airlines
    Varig

    3-VIEW DIAGRAM:

    SOURCES:
    • Aboulafia, Richard. Jane's Civil Aircraft. Glasgow: Harper Collins Publishers, 1996, p. 54-55, Boeing 777.
    • Donald, David, ed. The Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft. NY: Barnes & Noble, 1997, p. 174, Boeing Model 777.
    • Donald, David, ed. The Encyclopedia of Civil Aircraft. San Diego, CA: Thunder Bay Press, 1999, p. 216-223, Boeing 777.
    • Rendall, David. Jane's Aircraft Recognition Guide, 2nd ed. London: Harper Collins Publishers, 1999, p. 220, Boeing 777.
    • Taylor, Michael. Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1996/1997. London: Brassey's, 1996, p. 270-271, Boeing 777.
    • Taylor, Michael J. H. Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1999/2000. London: Brassey's, 1999, p. 255-257, Boeing 777.
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    The Boeing 777 is a family of long-range wide-body twin-engine jet airliners developed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

    It is the world's largest twinjet and has a typical seating capacity for 314 to 451 passengers, with a range of 5,235 to 9,500 nautical miles (9,695 to 17,594 km).

    Emirates Boeing 777-31H, Registration Number A6-EMV

    Commonly referred to as the 'Triple Seven', its distinguishing features include the largest-diameter turbofan engines of any aircraft, six wheels on each main landing gear, fully circular fuselage cross-section, and a blade-shaped, sawed-off tail cone.

    Boeing 777 Background and Development

    As Boeing's first fly-by-wire airliner, the 777 has computer-mediated controls. It was also the first commercial aircraft to be designed entirely with computer-aided design.

    The 777 first entered commercial service with United Airlines on June 7, 1995. It has received more orders than any other wide-body airliner.

    777-200, 777-300 and 777F

    Boeing 777 specifications

    The 777, sometimes called the 'Worldliner', is currently produced in two fuselage lengths:

    • The original 777-200 variant entered commercial service in 1995, followed by the extended-range 777-200ER and long-range 777-200LR. Overall length is 209' 1'.
    • The stretched 777-300, which is 33.25 ft (10.1 m) longer, followed in 1998. Also, the 777-300ER has been an extremely popular model with world airlines. Overall length is 242' 4'.

    Boeing has also delivered 180 units of the 777F freighter, based on the 777-200LR. It has a maximum payload of about 225,000 pounds and a range of 4,970 miles.

    777 Orders and Deliveries

    Total Boeing 777 orders and deliveries are shown in the table below (through January 2020).

    Boeing 777x First Flight

    Boeing 777 Model OrdersDeliveries
    777-2008888
    777-200ER422422
    777-200LR6160
    777-3006060
    777-300ER838819
    777F232180
    777X3090
    TOTAL2,0101,629
    American Airlines Boeing 777 on final approach at the DFW International AIrport (Staff Photo, June, 2019)

    Boeing 777X Family: 777-8 and 777-9

    Boeing announced the next generation of the 777 in 2013: The 777X.

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    It will include two models, the 777-8 and 777-9, and feature improvements using 787 technology, composite wings with folding wingtips, improved GE9X engines, larger windows and more interior comfort for passengers.

    The 777-9 will have a fuselage length of 250' 11', exceeding the 250' 2' length of the Boeing 747-8, currently the world's longest airliner.

    As of mid-2017, it is reported that Boeing has received firm orders on over 325 of the 777X airliners. First deliveries are anticipated for 2020.

    The 777X jetliners will be built at Boeing's Everett plant. Production lines are being modified to continue assembly of the 777-200 and 777-300 while ramping up assembly processes for the 777X.

    New Boeing 777X Completes Successful First Flight on January 25, 2020

    Boeing 777 Seating Chart

    Boeing 777 Spotting Tips

    A side-by-side comparison of the Boeing 777-200 (top) and Boeing 777-300 (below). The Boeing 777-200 has 4 exit doors, while the 777-300 has 5 doors.

    Also seen in the chart are other design characteristics of the 777: overly large engines, no winglets, flat APU exhaust at the rear of the fuselage, and a 12-wheel main landing gear configuration.



    The Boeing 777 undercarriage featuring its dual 6-wheel main landing gear. The Airbus A350-1000 uses a similar configuration.

    A comparison of the Boeing 777 (top) and Boeing 767 (bottom), both from All Nippon Airlines

    Boeing Wide Body Nose Comparison

    Comparison of the fuselage nose configuration of a Boeing 767 (top) and Boeing 777 (middle), both in British Airways livery.

    The top 'slant' of the fuselage is more flattened on the 777.

    Also notice the advanced position of the front gear on the 767.

    The nose of the 787 (bottom) is more sleek and pointed.


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    Boeing 777-300 and Airbus A350-1000 Side-by-Side Comparison

    Boeing 777-200 Photographs


    American Airlines Boeing 777-200 prior to takeoff at the DFW International AIrport (Staff Photo, June, 2019)
    Boeing 777-200 of Continental Airlines

    American Airlines Boeing 777-200

    Delta Air Lines Boeing 777-200


    El Al Boeing 777-200

    Boeing 777-300 Photographs

    Korean Air Boeing 777-300ER, Registration HL7203, at the DFW Airport (Staff Photo, June, 2019)

    Boeing 777-300 of Eva Air on approach at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    Swiss Air Boeing 777-300, Registration HB-JND, msn 44585 (Photo by DELEHELLE Eric)

    Qatar One World Boeing 777-300

    Boeing B777-900


    Emirates Boeing 777-300ER Registration A6-EBT at Warsaw Airport


    Boeing 777 Freighter

    Boeing 777F freighter (photo courtesy of the Boeing Company)