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Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

Boeing · B78X

The 787-10, largest Dreamliner variant optimized for high-density routes. Singapore Airlines and United are key operators.

Heavy-category jet with 2 engines. Cruises at Mach 0.85. Requires about 17.1k ft of field length for takeoff. Generates significant wake turbulence for following traffic.

2x JetHeavyRECAT BFL430 ceilingILS capable

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Jet
Weight classHeavy (H)
RECAT-EU categoryB (Upper heavy)
Service ceiling43,000 ft (FL430)
Max climb rate2,700 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 speed120 kts
Landing speed130 kts
Cruise speedM0.85 (~487 kts TAS)
Maximum speedM0.90 (~516 kts TAS)

Runway requirements

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

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length17,134 ft / 2.82 nm / 5,222 m
Landing field length9,236 ft / 1.52 nm / 2,815 m

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category7

Where you'll see it

The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner flies with United Airlines, British Airways, and Singapore Airlines among others. You'll encounter it regularly in New York, London, Singapore, Amsterdam airspace.


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