Monday, August 20, 2012

Boeing 787

The New Boeing 787 is a mid-long range widebody jet airliner developed by Boeing.
It can set 210 to 280 passengers per plane.
It set a new record for percentage composite used and is very fuel efficient. It is about 20 percent more fuel efficient than the B767!

It shares a common type rating with the B777. Thus pilots with a B777 rating can fly a B787. Also, It has a HUD (Heads-Up-Display)

The engine is either the Trent 1000 or the GEnx engines. It is much quieter thanks to the noise reduction technology.

Key Facts:
       1. 234 passengers in 3 class setup.
       2. 3Variants. 787-3,787-8,787-9
       3. Cruising speed: 0.85M
       4. Service ceiling: FL430
       5. Range: ~800NM

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