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Boeing 777-200

Boeing · B772

Long-range twin that reshaped international flying. Emirates, United, and All Nippon Airways are major operators.

A RECAT B jet with 2 engines. Cruises at about 460 kts. Requires about 18.8k ft of field length for takeoff. Generates significant wake turbulence for following traffic.

2x JetHeavyRECAT BFL430 ceilingILS capable

Boeing 777-200

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Performance

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Jet
Weight classHeavy (H)
RECAT-EU categoryB (Upper heavy)
Service ceiling43,000 ft (FL430)
Max climb rate3,000 fpm
Max descent rate3,000 fpm

Speed envelope

Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.

ParameterValue
Minimum speed125 kts
Landing speed140 kts
Cruise speed~460 kts TAS
Maximum speed~490 kts TAS

Runway requirements

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length18,836 ft / 3.10 nm / 5,741 m
Landing field length10,092 ft / 1.66 nm / 3,076 m

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category9

Where you'll see it

The Boeing 777-200 flies with American Airlines, United Airlines, and Air France among others. You'll encounter it regularly in New York, Paris, London, Amsterdam airspace.


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