Boeing 777-200ER

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Making its way to the international terminal at ORD.

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Aircraft

777-200ER B772

British Airways Standard Livery

G-YMMI

Registration

Airline

British Airways

BAW / BA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Ultra-Long-Haul, Boeing Beginner, Widebody Wizard

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 73.0

Clear side profile with solid sharpness, though foreground glare and tight bottom crop reduce the overall impact.

Location

Chicago O\'Hare International Airport

ORD/KORD

41.9786, -87.9048

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Chicago O\'Hare International Airport ORD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 777-200ER was Boeing\'s first major long-range twinjet and a flagship aircraft for British Airways\' long-haul fleet.

Fleet Rarity

British Airways operates one of the world\'s largest 777-200ER fleets, but the model is being replaced by newer types (A350, 787).

Record Flights

Used on some of British Airways\' former longest non-stop flights, such as London to Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Los Angeles.

Safety & Events

The 777-200ER is widely recognized for its reliability and was involved in the famous British Airways Flight 38 incident (another airframe).

Future Outlook

Still in active service but some being retired/sold as British Airways modernizes its fleet.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 800

Engine

60.9 m

Wingspan

63.7 m

Length

13,080 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

314-396 passengers (typical 3-class)

Capacity

297,550 kg

MTOW

18.5 m

Height

Thrust: 84,000 lbf (374 kN) per engine (Trent 892)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4, varies by configuration (approx. 95-100 dB EPNL)

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