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Boeing 777-200LR

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Ultra-long-range widebody setting world distance records.

First flight

2005

Category

Wide-body jet

Seating

301–317 (typical 3-class)

Range

15,843 km

Engines

Two General Electric GE90-110B1 high-bypass turbofan engines

Status

In service

The Boeing 777-200LR (Long Range) is an extended-range variant of the 777-200 family, designed specifically to operate ultra-long-haul routes with minimal or no stops. It entered service in 2006 and holds the record for the longest non-stop commercial flight by distance, demonstrating the capability to connect virtually any two city pairs on Earth. The aircraft features additional fuel capacity through auxiliary fuel tanks in the rear cargo hold, along with raked and extended wingtips that improve aerodynamic efficiency. Its GE90-110B1 engines are among the most powerful turbofan engines ever produced, enabling the aircraft to carry a full passenger load over distances exceeding 17,000 km. While the 777-200LR serves a niche market, it has proven valuable for airlines wishing to operate point-to-point services between distant city pairs, avoiding the need for intermediate stops and offering passengers a more convenient travel experience on routes such as Dallas to Sydney or Houston to Dubai.

Notable operators

Major operators include Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Pakistan International Airlines, and Air India.

Notable facts

›Set a world record for the longest non-stop commercial flight: 21,601 km from Hong Kong to London (eastbound) in 2005.
›Features three auxiliary fuel tanks in the aft cargo hold, significantly boosting fuel capacity.
›The GE90-110B1 engine holds the Guinness World Record for highest thrust produced by a jet engine (at over 127,900 lbf during testing).
›Designed to connect any two city pairs on Earth non-stop, earning the 'LR' (Long Range) designation.
›Wingtips are extended and raked compared to standard 777 variants to improve fuel efficiency.

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Encyclopaedia

The Boeing 777, commonly referred to as the Triple Seven, is an American long-range wide-body airliner developed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. The 777 is the world's largest twinjet and the most-built wide-body airliner. The jetliner was designed to bridge the gap between Boeing's other wide body airplanes, the twin-engined 767 and quad-engined 747, and to replace aging DC-10 and L-1011 trijets. Developed in consultation with eight major airlines, the 777 program was launched in October 1990, with an order from United Airlines. The prototype aircraft rolled out in April 1994, and first flew that June. The 777 entered service with the launch operator United Airlines in June 1995. Longer-range variants were launched in 2000, and first delivered in 2004. Over 2,300 Boeing 777 aircraft have been ordered, with over 70 operators worldwide.

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