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United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (N78017) in Star Alliance livery rotating on departure.

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Aircraft

Star Alliance (United Airlines)

Airline

United Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

SONY ILCE-6000 FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

S

Gold

Score: 91.0

You nailed the crisp focus and dramatic climb angle; the Star Alliance livery pops against the clean sky backdrop.

Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Insights

Aviation History

First twin-engine widebody designed for very long-haul routes; major advancement in ETOPS operation

Fleet Rarity

One of several 777-200ERs in the United fleet; Star Alliance livery is rarer than standard livery

Record Flights

Used on some of the world\'s longest nonstops, e.g., Newark-Hong Kong; set early ETOPS range records

Safety & Events

Boeing 777 generally regarded as one of the safest widebody jets; fleet reliability is a hallmark; minor incidents reported but none specific to this airframe known

Future Outlook

Many 777-200ERs being retired, but still in active service with United as of 2024

Specifications

GE90-94B

Engine

60.9 meters

Wingspan

63.7 meters

Length

13,080 kilometers

Range

905 kilometers per hour

Speed

314-396 passengers

Capacity

297,550 kilograms

MTOW

18.5 meters

Height

413 kN (92,000 lbf)

Thrust

QC2 (Departure) / QC1 (Arrival), ICAO Chapter 3 & 4 compliant

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