Wright Flyer vs Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Top speed, range, size and history side by side. Each was built for its own job, so this shows how they differ, not which is better.
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is faster: 954 km/h against 48 km/h for the Wright Flyer. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flies further: 14,010 km against 0 km for the Wright Flyer. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has the wider wingspan: 60.1 m against 12.3 m for the Wright Flyer. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is heavier at takeoff: 254 tonnes against 0.34 tonnes for the Wright Flyer. The Wright Flyer first flew in 1903, 110 years before the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (2013).
| Wright Flyer | Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner |
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| Top speed | 48 km/h (30 mph) | 954 km/h (593 mph) |
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| Range | 0 km (0 miles) | 14,010 km (8,705 miles) |
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| Length | 6.4 m (21 ft) | 62.8 m (206 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 12.3 m (40 ft) | 60.1 m (197 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 0.34 t (750 lb) | 254 t (559,968 lb) |
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| First flight | 1903 | 2013 |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 pilot, lying down | 2 crew, 296 seats typical |
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| Engines | 1 × 12 hp piston, 2 pusher props | 2 × turbofan |
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| Built by | Wright brothers | Boeing |
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| Country | USA | USA |
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