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The first generation of Boeing 777 models, the -200, -200ER, and -300 have since been known collectively as the Boeing 777 Classics. [70] These three early 777 variants had three engine options ranging from 77,200 to 98,000 lbf (343 to 436 kN): General Electric GE90 , Pratt & Whitney PW4000 , or Rolls-Royce Trent 800 .
The original 777-200 model first entered service in 1995, followed by the extended-range 777-200ER in 1997. [6] The stretched 777-300, which is 33.3 ft (10.1 m) longer, began service in 1998. The longer-range 777-300ER and 777-200LR variants entered service in 2004 and 2006, respectively, while a freighter version, the 777F, debuted in 2009. [6]
The number of 777 customers had grown to 25 airlines by June 1997, with 323 aircraft on order. [2] On August 26, 2004, Singapore Airlines followed up with a US$4 billion order for the 777-300ER, including 18 firm orders and 13 options. [3] The combined orders would make the carrier's 777 fleet number 77 when deliveries were complete. [3]
[citation needed] At the time, Delta had over 200 DC-9, MD-88, and MD-90 aircraft from McDonnell Douglas in its fleet. [citation needed] Replacing these older aircraft was a top priority for Delta. [citation needed] For its narrow-body fleet, Delta acquired 277 aircraft from the Airbus A321 series and 119 aircraft from the Airbus A220 series.
B-HNL is a Boeing 777-200 aircraft that was built by Boeing Commercial Airplanes as the prototype of the 777. It rolled off the assembly line, originally registered as N7771, on 9 April 1994 and first flew on 12 June.
A Boeing 757-200 ordered by Delta Air Lines with customer code ... one example being the first two 777-300ERs built initially as experimental aircraft for Boeing ...
The aircraft involved, registered as N772UA, [13] is a Boeing 777-222, the United Airlines-specific variant of the original 777-200 series. [13] It was built in November 1994 ( c/n 26930/Line no.5) [ 15 ] and delivered to United in September 1995.
While Singapore Airlines lists some of its 777-200ER jets as 777-200 aircraft, all of the supposed -200 series aircraft were built with enhancements usually exclusive to the -200ER, with the single modification being the Trent 892 engines derated to the -884 spec used on the standard -200 aircraft, reducing the MTOW and thus aircraft fees at ...