What kind of aircraft is it?
If an airport is like a huge station, the Boeing 777 is one aircraft with its own personality. The Boeing 777 is a large twin-engine wide-body aircraft often seen on international long-haul routes.
Its main job is: large long-range wide-body airliner. It usually flies: long routes. A typical cabin has about 300 to more than 400 seats. Current encyclopedia status: in service.
A kid-friendly way to remember it: It has only two engines, but each engine is huge and powerful enough for very long trips.
What is it like inside?
Wide-body aircraft usually have two aisles, which makes it easier for passengers, carts, and crew to move around. They are often chosen for international, transcontinental, or longer domestic flights.
How to spot it
- very large engines
- a wide fuselage
- many wheels on the main landing gear
When you look at an aircraft, do not start with the name. First compare whether the body is narrow or wide, then check where the engines are, and finally look at the wingtips and tail. After a few tries, each aircraft begins to have its own face.
Quick facts
- It is one of Boeing's most important long-range wide-body aircraft.
- The 777-300ER became especially popular.
- Its engine size makes a strong first impression.
Next time you see a photo of the Boeing 777, cover the caption first. Try to identify it from the nose, wings, engines, and tail, then decide whether it is mainly a short-route or long-route aircraft.