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Boeing 777 Series
Producer(s) | Boeing Commercial Airplanes | ||||||||
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First Flight(s)(Text) | 12 June 1994 | ||||||||
Competitor Models | Airbus A330, Airbus A350 | ||||||||
Prominent Usage Area | International long-range passenger and cargo transportation | ||||||||
Flight Control System | Fly-by-wire (electronic flight control system) | ||||||||
Material Used in Fuselage | Aluminum alloys, titanium and composite materials | ||||||||
New Generation Variant | 777X – Foldable wingtips, advanced aerodynamics | ||||||||
Longest Range Model | 777-200LR – ~15,843 km | ||||||||
Widest Model (777-300ER) | 396 passenger capacity, ~13,650 km range | ||||||||
Engine(s) | GE90 Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Rolls-Royce Trent 800 | ||||||||
Aircraft Type(s) | Wide-body long-range passenger aircraft twin-engine | ||||||||
Boeing 777 is a twin-engine, long-range, wide-body passenger aircraft developed by American aircraft manufacturer Boeing and entered service in 1995. The 777 series, distinguished by its advanced aerodynamics design, fuel efficiency and passenger comfort, is preferred by airlines worldwide world.
The key features of the Boeing 777’s prominent models, the 777-200LR and 777-300ER, are as follows:
The Boeing 777 family includes various variants designed for different operational needs:

Boeing 777 (Source: 777)
The Boeing 777 was the first commercial aircraft developed entirely using computer-aided design (CATIA). This technology enabled virtual assembly modeling without physical prototypes, accelerating the design process. Additionally, the 777 was designed based on Boeing’s “together work” concept, incorporating feedback from eight major airlines.
The aircraft is equipped with a fly-by-wire (electronic flight control) system, which system allows pilots to transmit control inputs via electronic signals. This technology reduces aircraft weight, simplifies assembly and lowers maintenance requirements. Structurally, weight has been reduced and durability enhanced through the use of aluminum and titanium alloys alongside composite composite materials.

Boeing 777-300ER (Source: 777)
Boeing 777X is the latest generation of the 777 family, developed with advanced engineering and design solutions for long-range wide-body aircraft. It introduces innovations in both performance and passenger experience.
The Boeing 777X consists of two models.
Boeing 777-300ER.
Boeing 777.
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Boeing 777 Series
Producer(s) | Boeing Commercial Airplanes | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
First Flight(s)(Text) | 12 June 1994 | ||||||||
Competitor Models | Airbus A330, Airbus A350 | ||||||||
Prominent Usage Area | International long-range passenger and cargo transportation | ||||||||
Flight Control System | Fly-by-wire (electronic flight control system) | ||||||||
Material Used in Fuselage | Aluminum alloys, titanium and composite materials | ||||||||
New Generation Variant | 777X – Foldable wingtips, advanced aerodynamics | ||||||||
Longest Range Model | 777-200LR – ~15,843 km | ||||||||
Widest Model (777-300ER) | 396 passenger capacity, ~13,650 km range | ||||||||
Engine(s) | GE90 Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Rolls-Royce Trent 800 | ||||||||
Aircraft Type(s) | Wide-body long-range passenger aircraft twin-engine | ||||||||
Technical Specifications
Variants
Design and Development
Boeing 777X
Key Features
Innovations and Advantages
Folding Wingtips
Advanced Material Usage
New Generation GE9X Engines