Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was the first widebody airliner built mostly from composite materials rather than aluminium, reducing weight and allowing a higher cabin humidity and lower cabin altitude for passenger comfort. The 787-9 is the most widely ordered version, stretched beyond the original -8 for extra range and capacity. Its large, dimmable electronic windows replace traditional pull-down window shades. The aircraft's efficiency opened many new non-stop long-haul routes that were previously uneconomical with larger widebody jets.
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The 787-9's large, dimmable electronic windows replace the traditional pull-down window shades of older jets.
Specifications
| Length | 62.8 m (206 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 60.1 m (197 ft) |
| Height | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 426 |
| Persons on board | 420 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 245 t |
| Range | 7,635 NM (14,140 km) |
| Maximum speed | 490 kt (907 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 43,100 ft (13,137 m) |
| Take-off distance | 2,800 m (9,186 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 126,300 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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