First Flight • September 17, 2013 (787-9)In Service • 2014 (787-9)~50% CompositeMore-Electric
✈ Wide-Body • Long-Haul / Ultra-Long-Range
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Boeing 787
The 787-9 Dreamliner is a long-haul wide-body built around advanced composite structures, more-electric systems, efficient aerodynamics and a high-efficiency twin-turbofan architecture.
MTOW
259.220 t
Range
8,300 nmi
Max Seating
325 PAX
Cruise Speed
M0.85
787-9 Dreamliner ~50% Composite More-Electric 8,300 NMI MTOW 259.220 T M0.90 43,100 FT 325 PAX
787-9 Dreamliner ~50% Composite More-Electric 8,300 NMI MTOW 259.220 T M0.90 43,100 FT 325 PAX
Technical Specifications
Overview
ManufacturerBoeing Commercial Airplanes
Variant Shown787-9 Dreamliner
FamilyBoeing 787 Dreamliner (787-8 / -9 / -10)
First FlightSeptember 17, 2013 (787-9)
Entry Into Service2014 (787-9)
Body TypeTwin-aisle wide-body jet
RoleLong-haul / ultra-long-range commercial transport
Airframe
Length62.8 m
Height17.0 m
Wingspan60.1 m
Fuselage Width~5.77 m maximum exterior width
Wing Area~377 m²
Weights
MTOW259.220 t
MLW192.776 t
MZFW181.436 t
Fuel Capacity126,429 L usable
Performance
MMOM0.90
Cruise SpeedMach 0.85
RangeUp to 8,300 nmi
Max Seating325 PAX
Service Ceiling43,100 ft
Takeoff Field LengthConfiguration / operating-condition dependent
Crew & Propulsion
Flight Crew2 pilots
Cabin CrewConfiguration-dependent
PropulsionTwin high-bypass turbofan
Engine OptionsGEnx-1B by GE Aerospace / Trent 1000 by Rolls-Royce
Market Context
Aircraft Delivered1,270+ 787 family aircraft delivered
Main CompetitorAirbus A330neo / A350 family
Notable OperatorsAirlines worldwide; specific fleets vary by operator
Key Features
Composite Structure
Approximately 50% of the airframe by weight is composite.
More-Electric Architecture
More electric systems reduce reliance on traditional pneumatic architecture.
Aerodynamics
Advanced aerodynamics and efficient high-aspect-ratio wing.
Passenger Environment
Large electronically dimmable windows and lower cabin altitude.
Commonality
787-8/-9/-10 share extensive operational and systems commonality.
