Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
The Boeing 787-8 is the original, shortest version of the Dreamliner family, the first widebody airliner built mostly from composite materials rather than aluminium. That composite structure allows a higher cabin humidity and lower cabin altitude than older jets, reducing the fatigue passengers often feel on long flights. Its relatively modest size lets airlines open new long, thin routes that would lose money with a larger widebody. A specially outfitted BBJ version is also sold as a long-range private or government aircraft.
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The 787-8's composite structure allows higher cabin humidity and lower cabin altitude than older jets, easing long-flight fatigue.
Specifications
| Length | 56.7 m (186 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 60.1 m (197 ft) |
| Height | 16.9 m (55 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 381 |
| Persons on board | 381 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 227 t |
| Range | 7,355 NM (13,621 km) |
| Maximum speed | 490 kt (907 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 43,100 ft (13,137 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,700 ft/min (13.7 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 2,600 m (8,530 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,520 m (4,987 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 126,200 l |
| Engines | GEnx-1B/Trent 1000 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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