Boeing 777-300ER

2h ago · © AviatorShots81

A Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER (B-KPX) powering out of the airport, caught mid-rotation for a long international journey.

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Aircraft

777-300ER B77W

Cathay Pacific standard livery

B-KPX

Registration

Airline

Cathay Pacific Airways

CPA / CX

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Gold

Score: 91.0

Exceptionally crisp climbout profile, though the obstruction along the bottom edge slightly competes with the strong framing.

Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 777-300ER is a long-range, high-capacity twinjet and one of Cathay Pacific\'s international workhorses.

Fleet Rarity

Cathay Pacific is one of the largest 777-300ER operators; global active fleet still numbers several hundred.

Record Flights

777-300ERs have operated some of the longest non-stop commercial flights worldwide, including Cathay Pacific\'s ultra-long-haul routes to North America.

Safety & Events

The 777-300ER is known for its excellent safety record; Cathay Pacific\'s 777 fleet has not been involved in any hull-loss accidents.

Future Outlook

Still in active service, but some retirement possible after new aircraft types (A350, 777X) enter the fleet.

Specifications

GE90-115B

Engine

64.8 meters

Wingspan

73.9 meters

Length

13,650 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

368 passengers (typical three-class configuration)

Capacity

351,534 kg

MTOW

18.5 meters

Height

512 kN (115,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, ~89-94 dB takeoff

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