Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is a long-haul widebody airliner built by Boeing in the USA. It first flew in 2013 and entered service in 2014. Use a mostly carbon-fiber airframe to open long routes that could never fill a jumbo jet.
- Top speed954 km/h (593 mph)
- Range14,010 km (8,705 miles)
- First flight2013
- Wingspan60.1 m (197 ft)
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner specs
| Top speed | 954 km/h (593 mph) |
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| Cruising speed | Mach 0.85 (about 903 km/h) |
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| Range | 14,010 km (8,705 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 13,100 m (42,979 ft) |
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| Length | 62.8 m (206 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 60.1 m (197 ft) |
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| Height | 17 m (56 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 254 t (559,968 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew, 296 seats typical |
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| Engines | 2 × turbofan |
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| First flight | 2013 |
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| Entered service | 2014 |
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| Built by | Boeing (USA) |
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Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner facts
- About half of its structure by weight is carbon-fiber composite.
- Its cabin is pressurized to a lower altitude than older jets, so passengers arrive less tired.
Quick quiz
When did the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner first fly?
In 2013.
Who built the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner?
Boeing, in the USA.
How fast can the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fly?
Its top speed is 954 km/h (593 mph).
How far can the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fly?
About 14,010 km (8,705 miles).
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