Designed to fit between the 767 and the 747, and initially known as the 767-X, the fly-by-wire 777 was launched in October 1990 and made its maiden flight on 12 June 1994. First revenue service with United Airlines between London and Washington DC took place on 7 June 1995. Total delivered: 367.
Specifications:
Accommodation: 2 + 550
Cargo/baggage: 200.5 m³(7,080 cu. ft)
Max Speed: MO.89 (510 kt: 944 km/h)
Range: 5,720 nm (10,593 km)
Dimensions:
Wingspan: 60.9m (199 ft 11 in)
Length: 73.9 m (242 ft 4 in)
Height: 18.5m (60 ft 9 in)
Features:
Low/swept wing (folding optional); twin underwing GE90, PEtW PW4000 or R-R Trent 800 turbofans; swept tailfin and low-set tailplane; widebody fuselage.