Commercial

Boeing 777

Manufacturer: Boeing

The Boeing 777, nicknamed the Triple Seven, is a long‑range wide‑body jet made by Boeing. It is the world’s largest twin‑engine airliner and the best‑selling wide‑body model.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
boeing-777
Class
Commercial
Registry Count
293
Example Registration
N101AR

Specifications

Wingspan
60.93 m / 199 ft
Length
63.73 m / 209 ft
Height
18.5 m / 60 ft
Max Speed
945 km/h / 587 mph
Cruise Speed
892 km/h / 554 mph
Range
9700 km / 5240 nmi
Ceiling
13136.88 m / 43100 ft
First Flight
1994-06-12
Production Start
1993
Total Built
1787

Aircraft Overview

History

The 777 was conceived in 1990 after Boeing worked with eight airlines. The first prototype rolled out in April 1994 and flew in June 1994. It entered service with United Airlines in June 1995. Longer‑range versions appeared in 2000 and were delivered from 2004. Today more than 2,300 777s have been ordered by about 70 operators.

Design

The 777 features large turbofan engines, raked wingtips, and six wheels on each main gear. Its fuselage has a fully circular cross‑section and a blade‑shaped tail cone. It was the first Boeing airliner to use fly‑by‑wire controls and to incorporate composite materials in the tailplanes.

Variants

Variants include the 777‑200, 777‑200ER, 777‑300, 777‑300ER, 777‑200LR, the freighter 777F, and the third‑generation 777X (777‑8, 777‑9, 777‑8F). The earlier models are called 777 Classics.

Operations

The 777 is used worldwide on long‑haul routes, especially trans‑pacific flights. Emirates is the largest operator with 163 aircraft. It competes mainly with the Airbus A350 on long‑range services.

Notable Facts

  • The 777 was the first Boeing airliner to use fly‑by‑wire controls.
  • It was the first commercial aircraft to be developed entirely using computer‑aided design (CAD).
  • The 777‑300ER entered service in 2004 and is the best‑selling variant with 833 delivered.
  • Emirates is the largest operator with 163 aircraft as of 2018.
  • The 777‑200LR set a record for the longest non‑stop passenger flight in 2005, flying 11,664 nautical miles.
  • The 777X program includes models 777‑8 and 777‑9, with first delivery scheduled for 2027.

Variants

  • 777-222- 52 registrations - Example N204UA
  • 777-223- 49 registrations - Example N750AN
  • 777-300ER- 24 registrations - Example N2135U
  • 777-FS2- 24 registrations - Example N850FD
  • 777-224- 22 registrations - Example N27015
  • 777-323ER- 20 registrations - Example N717AN
  • 777-212- 14 registrations - Example N508BC
  • 777-36NER- 13 registrations - Example N118DS
  • 777-232LR- 9 registrations - Example N220XT
  • 777-200- 8 registrations - Example N276JM
  • 777-232- 8 registrations - Example N777AZ
  • 777-246- 8 registrations - Example N101AR
  • 777-212ER- 5 registrations - Example N777UK
  • 777-2U8- 4 registrations - Example N783KW
  • 777-9- 4 registrations - Example N779XW
  • 777-237LR- 3 registrations - Example N13QC
  • 777-266- 3 registrations - Example N175JM
  • 777-289- 3 registrations - Example N813KW
  • 777-2H6- 3 registrations - Example N651WT
  • 777-346- 3 registrations - Example N814KW
  • 777-2DZLR- 2 registrations - Example N791MF
  • 777-312- 2 registrations - Example N833KW
  • 777-367ER- 2 registrations - Example N128TS
  • 777-381ER- 2 registrations - Example N775KW
  • 777-219- 1 registrations - Example N294AR
  • 777-236- 1 registrations - Example N775DB
  • 777-24Q- 1 registrations - Example N777AS
  • 777-268- 1 registrations - Example N774CL
  • 777-31H- 1 registrations - Example N805KW
  • 777-346ER- 1 registrations - Example N3243D

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