Boeing 777-200

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03 Apr 2026 · © SSGTRocky

United Airlines Boeing 777-200 taxiing on a snowy taxiway in bright daylight, displaying the globe livery.

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Aircraft

777-200 B772

United Airlines current globe livery

N774UA

Registration

Airline

United Airlines

UAL / UA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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Location

Denver International Airport

DEN/KDEN

39.8600, -104.6740

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Denver International Airport DEN

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 777-200 was the first production variant of the 777 family and introduced in 1995. United was the launch customer. It helped start the twin-engine long-haul revolution.

Fleet Rarity

United flies one of the world\'s largest 777-200 fleets, but the type is older and fewer remain in passenger service globally.

Record Flights

Early 777-200s flew many trans-Atlantic and some trans-Pacific routes. Notable for being among the first twinjets approved for ETOPS 180 operations.

Safety & Events

Some United 777-200s powered by PW4000 engines were grounded in 2021 due to a fan blade failure event.

Future Outlook

Gradually being retired and replaced by more fuel-efficient aircraft such as the 787 and A350; some being converted for cargo.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW4000, General Electric GE90, or Rolls-Royce Trent 800 (United uses PW4000 on older 777-200s)

Engine

60.9 meters

Wingspan

63.7 meters

Length

9,700 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

314-396 passengers (typical 2-class)

Capacity

247,200 kg

MTOW

18.5 meters

Height

PW4090: 400 kN (approx)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~89-94 dB depending on engine variant)

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