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Boeing 777-200LR

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Ultra-long-range twin-engine widebody setting world distance records.

First flight

2005

Category

Wide-body jet

Seating

317 (typical 3-class)

Range

15,843 km

Engines

Two General Electric GE90-110B1 or GE90-115B high-bypass turbofans

Status

In service

The Boeing 777-200LR (Long Range) is an ultra-long-range variant of the 777 family, designed to fly some of the longest commercial routes in the world. It entered service in 2006 and is capable of flying nonstop between almost any two cities on Earth, earning it the nickname 'Worldliner.' The -200LR features additional fuel capacity through three auxiliary fuel tanks in the aft cargo hold, along with raked and extended wingtips compared to the base 777-200. It is powered by two General Electric GE90-110B1 or GE90-115B turbofan engines, the latter being among the most powerful commercial jet engines ever produced. While only a relatively small number of -200LRs were ordered compared to other 777 variants, the aircraft proved valuable for carriers seeking to open thin, long-haul point-to-point routes without the need to stop for refueling. It set a world record for the longest nonstop commercial flight by distance in 2005 during a demonstration flight.

Notable operators

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

Notable facts

›Set a world record for longest nonstop commercial flight in 2005, flying 21,601 km from Hong Kong to London eastbound.
›Nicknamed the 'Worldliner' for its ability to connect almost any two cities nonstop.
›Carries up to three auxiliary center fuel tanks in the aft cargo hold to extend range.
›Features raked and extended wingtips to improve aerodynamic efficiency.
›Only 59 aircraft were ordered in total, making it one of the rarer 777 variants.

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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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