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What has the Boeing 777 achieved?
When the stretched, long-range 777-300ER appeared in 2002, it became an instant success. It could fly 350 passenger in first, business and economy over 8,000 miles easily — just like a 747, but much more cheaply with only two engines instead of four.
What is the top speed of a Boeing 777?
590 mph
Boeing 777 (590 mph)
Who makes the engines for the Boeing 777?
GE Aviation
The General Electric GE90 is a family of high-bypass turbofan aircraft engines built by GE Aviation for the Boeing 777, with thrust ratings from 81,000 to 115,000 lbf (360 to 510 kN). It entered service with British Airways in November 1995.
What was the purpose of the Boeing 777?
Developed in consultation with eight major airlines, the 777 was designed to replace older wide-body airliners and bridge the capacity difference between Boeing’s 767 and 747. As Boeing’s first fly-by-wire airliner, it has computer-mediated controls.
What are the specs of a Boeing 777?
Technical Specs 777–8 777–9 List Price $410.2 million $442.2 million Program Launch November 2013 November 2013 Seats (2-class) 384 426 Range Up to 8,730 nmi (16,170 km) 7,285 nmi (13,500 km)
Is the Boeing 777F a business class plane?
The result is a common type rating with 777 passenger airplanes and only minimal transition required and lower training costs. The 777F is based on the 777-200LR (Longer Range) but designed specifically to transport cargo. The supernumerary area includes business-class seats forward of door 1.
Which is better 777 or 787 or 777X?
With new breakthroughs in aerodynamics and engines, the 777X will deliver 10 percent lower fuel use and emissions and 10 percent lower operating costs than the competition. A true family, the 777X offers low-risk, profitable growth, industry-leading reliability and seamless integration with the 777 and 787 Dreamliner families…