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02 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

British Airways 777-200, short takeoff roll, heading to LGW from LHR

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Aircraft

British Airways standard livery

Airline

British Airways

Manufacturer

Gear

Nikon D3300 55-300mm

Achievements

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Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 777-200 is the original model of the widely used 777 family, a major widebody twinjet. British Airways is one of the largest operators.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare in the British Airways fleet or globally, but being replaced by newer types.

Record Flights

Used on many transatlantic and some ultra-long-haul routes. Not the longest-range 777 variant.

Safety & Events

The 777-200 has a safe operational history, though some high-profile incidents have occurred (Malaysia MH370, BA Flight 38). Not specific to this airframe.

Future Outlook

Many 777-200s are being retired, replaced by newer 787 and A350 models.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 800 or General Electric GE90 (not specifically visible)

Engine

60.9 m

Wingspan

63.7 m

Length

9,700 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

314–396 passengers

Capacity

247,200 kg

MTOW

18.5 m

Height

320–409 kN (72,000–92,000 lbf)

Thrust

QC2 (departure), QC0.5 (arrival), ICAO Chapter 4

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