Why The Range Of The Boeing 777-200LR Was Too Long

The Boeing 777-200LR is one of the longest range aircraft in the world at 8,555 nautical miles (15,843 km), even longer than the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 747. But despite being ahead of its time and destined to operate incredible routes, the aircraft never really became successful… because of its long-range focus.

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Drawing the routes in the wrong way in a flat map is the worst way to illustrate range.

[swisscheeseaviation]

Wow I never knew there was only 60 made, I’ve flown the 777-200LR 4 times between Sydney and Vancouver.

[CptPhillip]

I don’t think this means the 200LR was unsuccessful, but rather fit a specific demand and market for passenger airlines. As many have already stated, this demand fits cargo airlines a bit more, but nonetheless it fulfilled its purpose that Boeing intended, and that airlines wanted.

[davidoldham]

The 777-200 LR came out in 2006. The Airbus 350-1000 came out 12 years later in 2018. So way too much apples and oranges. Sometimes the future is now. Regardless a little context is always nice.

[slennie]

It's a matter of how you interpret things I guess. The 777F is based on the same airframe as the LR and is quite successful with 217 frames built, which I think isn't that bad for a subtype of the program.

[marcranger]

Boeing 777-300ER is also the best looking of the 777's

[johniii]

It’s the basis for the freighter so they’re doing just fine with that .

[dankspain]

“Rising fuel prices” *Checks Brent oil price* :/

[dolphinreacts]

777-200LR has left the chat
A340-500 has left the chat

A350 & 787-9: It's free real estate

[vidthai]

Flew long haul on the 777-200LR many times with Delta and I really enjoyed it.

[nonrevmax]

People don't understand the fact that the 77L has a better payload compared to the 789. That means you can do for ex. YVR-SYD fully loaded with Cargo, Pax, and Baggage with zero weight restrictions. While if you did it with a 789, it will be weight restricted on Cargo. Or 77W which can cut a % of pax and cargo to SYD, but coming back is fine

[Grk]

It was just a niche model for those airlines that really needed that range and capacity for targeted routes while preserving fleet commonality. It was just a mod, didn’t need expensive development and did it’s job. It was never meant to sell in the hundreds. You can’t really call it a failure, at its time it was the only model available for that job.

[Nasitiht]

Despite the aircraft performance, the 10 seats abreast economy class configuration on some airlines for ultra long haul flights is such a nightmare compares to the 8 seats abreast on A345.

[pythagorasaurusrex]

Airbus failed with the A340-500. Singapore Airlines dropped its route Singapore-New York about 10 years ago after a few month as it was too costly.
I dont know how successful SIA was/is with the re-opened route with the A350-900ULR, but at least that A350 is way more fuel efficient.
Too bad... I flew in a 777LR from Air Canada some time ago and it was a great ride, very comfy. I think the 787-9 is THE aircraft being capable of ultra-long range and serving medium routes at the same time.

[hamzahfrs]

Thanks for including km in range, its now much more easier to understand.

[incyphe]

i love how this video gets to the point and doesn't drag it out.

[cnordegren]

Can Boeing bring back Alan Mulally?
It was under his watch the 777 program was great.
Muillenburg has lined his pockets to get rich off stock buybacks and Calhoun is not much different.

[gooner]

I love all variations of the triple 7, she's a beautiful aircraft and has been a fantastic servant to the airline industry since the late 90's.

[rmaviationtravel]

I love the 777 content. FINALY TRIPPLE SEVEN yay they finally understood

[salmantec]

PIA and Air India were shown, that mean you would see alot of Pakistani and Indian fighting in the comment section soon haha