Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
Boeing · B788
Composite dreamliner that opened new point-to-point long-haul routes. All Nippon Airways was the first operator in 2011.
A heavy twin-engine jet. Cruises around 487 kts. Requires about 19.4k ft of field length for takeoff. Generates significant wake turbulence for following traffic.
2x JetHeavyRECAT BFL430 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2 x Jet |
| Weight class | Heavy (H) |
| RECAT-EU category | B (Upper heavy) |
| Service ceiling | 43,000 ft (FL430) |
| Max climb rate | 2,700 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 3,000 fpm |
Speed envelope
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 120 kts |
| Landing speed | 130 kts |
| Cruise speed | 487 kts (M0.85) |
| Maximum speed | 516 kts (M0.90) |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 19,443 ft (3.20 nm) |
| Landing field length | 10,560 ft (1.74 nm) |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 3 |
| LAHSO category | 7 |