Boeing 777 Facts for Kids

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Japan Airlines Boeing 777-300 about to land at London Heathrow Airport
Role	Wide-body jet airliner
National origin	United States
Manufacturer	Boeing Commercial Airplanes
First flight	June 12, 1994
Introduction	June 7, 1995 with United Airlines
Status	Being made and being used by airlines
Primary users	Emirates United Airlines Cathay Pacific Air France
Produced	1994–present
Number built	1,538
Unit cost	777-200ER: US$ 261.5 million 777-200LR: US$296.0 million 777-300ER: US$320.2 million 777F: US$300.5 million

The Boeing 777 is a large airplane that flies long distances. It has two powerful engines. People often call it the "Triple Seven." This plane can carry many passengers, usually between 283 and 368. It can fly very far, from about 5,235 to 9,380 nautical miles. A nautical mile is a bit longer than a regular mile.

The first version, the 777-200, started flying for airlines in 1995. A longer version, the 777-300, came out in 1998. It was about 33 feet longer. Later, models that could fly even further, like the 777-300ER and 777-200LR, were introduced. A cargo plane version, the 777F, first flew in 2008. Boeing also plans to make a new version called the 777X.

Over 60 different airlines use the Boeing 777. Emirates has the most of these planes. They have more than 100 in their fleet. Other airlines that use many 777s include United Airlines, Air France, Cathay Pacific, and American Airlines.

Different Types of Boeing 777s
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Different Types of Boeing 777s

The Boeing 777 comes in several different types, also called "variants." Each variant is designed for specific needs, like flying longer distances or carrying more cargo.

777-200 Series

This series includes the first types of 777 planes.

777-200

The 777-200 was the very first type of 777. It first flew on June 12, 1994. It started flying with United Airlines on June 7, 1995. This plane was made to carry up to 440 people. It could fly about 5,240 nautical miles. Boeing made 88 of these planes.

An American Airlines 777-200 landing at London Heathrow Airport.

777-200ER

The 777-200ER means "Extended Range." This version can fly longer distances than the original 777-200. It can still carry the same number of passengers. However, its range is much longer, up to 7,725 nautical miles. Boeing made 422 of these planes.

Singapore Airlines 777-200ER at Singapore Changi Airport.

777-200LR

The 777-200LR means "Longer Range." This is an even longer-range version of the 777-200. The 777-200LR holds a record for the longest flight ever. It flew 11,664 nautical miles from Hong Kong to London. This flight lasted 22 hours and 42 minutes. It can carry about 301 passengers.

777-300 Series

These are longer versions of the 777.

777-300

The 777-300 was first shown on June 26, 1995. Its body was made longer by 20% compared to the 777-200. This allowed it to have more seats. It first flew on October 16, 1997. Cathay Pacific started using it on June 27, 1998.

777-300ER

The 777-300ER is a more powerful version of the 777-300. It can take off with a heavier weight. It can also fly a maximum range of 7,370 nautical miles. This plane can carry 396 passengers in a two-class setup. The 777-300ER has special wingtips that help it fly better. It also has stronger wings and body. Its main landing gear is also improved. This plane uses the GE90-115B turbofan engine. This is the world's most powerful jet engine.

Future 777X Series

These planes are still being developed.

777-8 and 777-9

These new planes are called the 777X series. They were announced in November 2013. They will have new GE9X engines. They will also have new wings made of carbon fiber. These wings will even have tips that can fold up. The longer 777-9 will carry 414 passengers. It can fly over 7,600 nautical miles. It was expected to fly in early 2019. The shorter 777-8 will carry 365 passengers. It can fly over 8,700 nautical miles.

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Cockpit of an American Airlines 777
The first Boeing 777-200 to ever fly people
A Malaysia Airlines 777-200ER "Super Ranger," named for its very long range
Boeing 777-300/-200 of Japan Airlines
A 777 engine

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The Boeing 777-100 trijet concept
The two-crew glass cockpit uses fly-by-wire controls
The 777 made its maiden flight on June 12, 1994.
On May 15, 1995, United Airlines received the first Boeing 777-200 and made the first commercial flight on June 7
Cathay Pacific introduced the stretched -300 variant on May 27, 1998
The more powerful GE90 engine of later variants has a 128 in (330 cm) diameter fan up from 123 in (310 cm) in earlier variants, and curved blades instead of straight ones
The improved and updated Boeing 777-9X was rolled out on March 13, 2019
Air France received the first 777-300ER on April 29, 2004
The engines (Trent 800) and extended slats, flaps, and landing gear of an American Airlines Boeing 777-200ER.
Front view of an Emirates 777-300ER, showing fuselage profile, wing dihedral, and GE90 engines
The planform view of a Boeing 777-300ER, with raked wingtips
The six-wheel undercarriage of a Boeing 777
The Economy cabin of an Etihad Airways Boeing 777-300ER in a 3-3-3 layout.
The Royal Laurel Class (Business Class) cabin in a 1-2-1 reverse herringbone layout on an EVA Air 777-300ER
A 777-200 of United Airlines, its launch operator
A 777-200ER of British Airways, its launch operator
A Boeing 777-200LR in the livery of its first operator, Pakistan International Airlines.
A 777-300 of Cathay Pacific, its launch operator.
A 777-300ER in the livery of Air France, the launch operator of the best-selling variant
A 777F of FedEx Express, the largest operator.
Unveiling of the first 777-9 on March 13, 2019.
A row of Boeing 777-300s and -300ERs at Dubai International Airport operated by Emirates, the largest 777 customer.
A Philippine Airlines Boeing 777-300ER on final approach to London-Heathrow Airport.
A laboratory replication of ice crystals clogging the fuel-oil heat exchanger on a Rolls-Royce Trent 800 engine, from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) report on the British Airways Flight 38 (BA38) and Delta Air Lines Flight 18 (DL18) incidents.
Diagram of Boeing 777 variants with front, cross-section, side, and top views: 777-200ER on left, 777-300ER on right.

Boeing 777 facts for kids

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