Boeing 777-200LR General |
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| Ultra long range airliner |
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| US$ 219,0 - 243,0 million |
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Boeing 777-200LR Program Milestones |
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| Pakistan Intl Airlines (PIA) |
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Boeing 777-200LR Aircraft Dimensions |
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| 212 feet 7 inch (64,80 m) |
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| 70 feet 7,5 inch (21,53 m) |
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Boeing 777-200LR Powerplants |
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Boeing 777-200LR Range |
| 9,420 nautical miles (17,446 km) |
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| Boeing 777-200LR |
The Boeing 777-200LR is the newest member of the 777 family and has the capability to connect virtually any two cities in the world without having the need to land and refuel. In fact, the 777-200LR (Longer Range), also known as Worldliner, became the world's longest range airliner after it entered service in 2006. It is capable of flying well over 9.000 nautical miles within an 18 hour timespan. The aircraft was developed alongside the larger Boeing 777-300ER and is powered by either General Electric GE90-110B1 or GE90-115 turbofans. Compared to the baseline 777-200, the -200LR features an increased MTOW together with three optional auxiliary fuel tanks located in the rear cargo hold. Another features include raked wingtips, a strengthened main landing gear and additional structural strengthening.
The first 777-200LR rolled-out of the Boeing factory on February 15, 2005 while it first flew roughly a month later on March 8, 2005. Eventually, the 777-200LR was put into service in February 2006 by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). Initially, the 777-200LR was proposed a the 777-100X and would have been a shortened version of the baseline 777-200. The shorter fuselage length would allow more of the take-off weight to be fuel dedicated, thus increasing range. A disadvantage of this design would mean that the aircraft would have carried fewer passengers compared to the 777-200 while having similar operating costs. Consequently, costs per seat would have been higher. With the development of more powerful engines, the 777-100X design was replaced by the 777X program that later evolved in the 777-200LR.
Furthermore, in July 2008 the first Boeing 777-200 freighter airplane became airborne. This airplane is a derivative of the 777-200LR and differs from the original model in that it carries freight only.
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| Boeing 777-200LR Design |
| On November 10, 2005 the Boeing 777-200LR established a new world record for distance traveled nonstop by a commercial airplane. The aircraft flew a total distance of 11,664 nautical miles (21,601 km) during a 22-hour 42-minute flight between Hong Kong and London flying eastbound. The distance set is by far the longest than any previous commercial jetliner has flown. As said, additional fuel capacity in the rear cargo hold enables the 777-200LR to fly this far. Compared to the baseline 777-200, the -200LR features raked wingtips which even further increases fuel efficiency.
For more information on the design of the Boeing 777 please go to the main Boeing 777-200 article found here... | |
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| Boeing 777 Versions |
Boeing 777-200 |
The Boeing 777-200 is the base-line model of the 777. The first aircraft was delivered to United Airlines in May 1995. The aircraft was build by Boeing's non-destructive testing campaign in 94' - 95', and provided valuable knowledge for the later 777 programs. |
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Boeing 777-200ER |
The Boeing 777-200ER was taken into service in 1997, roughly two years after the first 777 was delivered to United Airlines. It featured increased fuel capacity as well as more powerful engines. ER stands for Extended Range as the -200ER is able to fly significantly farther than the -200. The first airframe was delivered to British Airways. |
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Boeing 777-200LR |
The Boeing 777-200LR (Longer Range) entered service in 2006 and became the world's longest range commercial airliner. The -200LR, also known as Worldliner, is able to connect almost any two citypairs in the world. It is capable of flying 9.450 nautical miles within a time span of 18 hours. The first airframe was delivered to launch customer Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on February 26, 2006. |
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Boeing 777-300 |
The Boeing 777-300 was originally designed as a replacement for the 747-100 and -200 aircraft. It features a 33 feet fuselage stretch over the baseline 777-200 and allows for up to 550 passengers in a single class cabin configuration. The first aircraft was put into service by Cathay Pacific in June, 1998. |
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Boeing 777-300ER |
The Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) is the longer range version of the Boeing 777-300. It contains many modifications, including the most powerful engines ever produced, the GE90-115B. The aircraft is also equipped with raked wingtips, additional fuel tanks, strengthened main landing gear and fuselage and a higher Maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW). The first aircraft was delivered to Air France on April 29, 2004 |
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