The Boeing 777-200 is an excellent airliner designed for ultra-long routes. It can accommodate several hundred passengers on board. The basic version was developed back in the 90s. Since then, more than 550 aircraft of this model have been produced and delivered (including two extended-range versions). Today Boeing 777-200 are used on intercontinental and transatlantic routes. Let's talk about the characteristics of the airliner, the cabin layout and the features of choosing a seat on the plane, which is very important during a multi-hour flight.
Features of the liner
The length of the aircraft reaches almost 64 meters, height - 18.5 meters. The wingspan is 61 meters. An empty plane weighs almost 140 tons, the maximum take-off weight is more than 247 tons. The Boeing 777 can rise to a height of up to 13 kilometers, reaching speeds of up to 965 km/h. It is capable of carrying from 314 to 440 passengers.
The Boeing 777 is the first airliner to be created without a single paper drawing, and designed entirely using computer graphics.
The base model Boeing 777-200 cannot boast of impressive flight range figures, since it was originally intended for domestic routes - it can cover just under 10 thousand kilometers.
Later, the 777-200ER modification appeared. It was distinguished by its increased flight range. The plane could cover up to 14.3 thousand kilometers and was intended for transatlantic flights.
The next option, the Boeing 777-200LR, has become the longest-range airliner in the commercial transportation segment. It is capable of flying over distances of 15.8 thousand kilometers, so it can easily connect two airports anywhere in the world.
The Boeing 777-200 is operated by airlines such as Emirates, KLM, Qatar, British Airways, Air France and others. There are long-haul airliners in the fleet Nord Wind and "Iraero".
Interior layout
There are several options for the layout of the airliner's cabin.
- The most spacious is the one-class option, where only one economy class is provided - this Boeing is capable of accommodating up to 440 passengers in the cabin.
- The Boeing 777-200 in a two-class configuration (economy plus business) seats up to 400 people.
- The capacity of the liner with a three-class layout is 301-305 passengers.
Features of choosing chairs
Before moving on to specific layouts, we will give some general tips. Pay attention to the rows that are located in front of partitions and emergency exits - the angle of the seat backs here is usually limited. Spending 10 hours without the ability to properly sit back and relax is a rather dubious pleasure. So you should choose these places only as a last resort - when there are no other options.
On the one hand, sitting in places located near the bathrooms is convenient because you don’t have to walk far. On the other hand, here in the aisle there will constantly be queues of other passengers, so one can only dream of peace.
If you are flying with a small child, check with airline representatives to see if the aircraft cabin is equipped with mounts for baby bassinets. If yes, then declare your intention to take these places in advance, because there may be many applicants.
Seats after emergency exits have one undeniable advantage - the distance to the seat in front is much greater here than in standard rows. But such seats, as a rule, are paid for - airlines position them as seats of increased comfort. At the same time, not everyone will be able to sit here, but only those who meet the security criteria. Children, pregnant women, passengers with limited opportunities cannot be posted here.
Salon Boeing 777-200 ER "Nord Wind"
As part of the fleet NordWind Airlines Six Boeing 777-200ERs are flying. All liners have a one-class layout and are designed for 440 passengers. The layout of airliner cabins differs depending on the ship, although the differences, as a rule, relate to the layout of some rows, as well as the location and number of bathrooms in the cabin. To decide on a seat, find out in advance the tail number of the aircraft you will be flying on, and then find its layout on the airline's website.
As an example, consider the diagram of a Boeing 777-200 ER with tail number VQ-BUD.
A diagram of the airliner's interior can be studied at the link.
The salon is divided into three blocks. There are three kitchens, located at the beginning and the tail. There are also restrooms at the beginning, middle and end of the plane - there are nine in total.
The seating arrangement in most rows is as follows: three seats on the left, four in the center, three on the right. At the beginning and tail of the plane there are rows where there are two seats on the left and right.
Despite the fact that all seats belong to economy class, the carrier distinguishes three subcategories of seats among them:
- Comfortable places. They are distinguished by increased legroom. These include rows 1, 12, 13, 36 and 37. These seats can only be selected for an additional fee. Prices are 1000-1500 rubles on domestic flights and 20-75 euros on international flights.
- The preferred rows are the three rows following the “comfortable” rows. Prices here range from 500 to 700 rubles on domestic routes and from 15 to 50 euros on international routes.
- All other seats are classified as standard. But even here there are both more and less successful chairs.
In addition to more space, the first row seats are also distinguished by the presence of mounts for baby bassinets. So there is a high probability of being in the neighborhood with small children - and they, as you know, are not always calm.
Rows 2, 3 and 4 are preferred seats. Here you will be served earlier, and upon arrival you will be able to leave the aircraft cabin faster than anyone else.
Two more luxury seats are located in the third row (seats 3C and 3H). Since there are only two chairs in the first two rows near the windows, no one sits in front of the passengers, due to this the space increases and you can safely stretch your legs into the aisle.
Rows 5 to 11 are standard seats of the first block. The peculiarity of the 10th row is that there are only seven seats here (in a 2+3 layout); on the right, instead of seats, there is a technical unit. And in the 11th row there are only 4 seats in the center.
The second block includes rows 12 to 35. There are also comfortable seats here (DEFG seats 12 rows, HJK seats 16 rows and ABC seats 17 rows). There's enough legroom up front to stretch them out. The peculiarity of rows 16 and 17 is that there are mounts for cradles. But the disadvantage of the 12th row is the placement of the seats in the center of the cabin - so passengers will not be able to admire the views from the window. Another disadvantage of all the above rows is the proximity to the toilets, so it will always be crowded and noisy.
Following the comfortable ones are three “preferred rows” (ABC seats from rows 18 to 20, DEFG seats from rows 13 to 15, HJK seats from rows 17 to 19).
The worst places are the seats in the last row of this block (row 35). Due to the close proximity to the partitions of the technical units, the seat backs do not recline. The remaining rows of the block are standard seats.
The third block of seats also starts with high-comfort seats (DEFG seats 36 rows, ABC and HJK seats 37 rows), then three rows of “preferred” paid seats, then standard seats.
The peculiarity of the layout in the third block is that, starting from the 47th row, there are not three, but two chairs near the windows. The reason is design feature airliner and narrowing of the fuselage.
Boeing 777-200 Iraero: interior diagram
Another Russian carrier that uses the Boeing 777-200 is Iraero Airlines. Its planes feature a two-class cabin layout. The capacity of the liner is 371 passengers.
You can see the interior diagram.
Business class is designed for 11 people. There are two rows of seats - all of them are comfortable and comfortable.
Economy class starts from the 3rd row and is designed for 360 passengers.
All seats in rows 3, 8, 26, as well as ABC and HJK seats in row 27 are considered the best. These seats are located behind business class and emergency exits, so there is more space here than in other seats.
The worst places are the last rows of each block. These are rows 25, 39 and 40. Due to the location behind the technical blocks, the seatbacks are limited in reclining. You should not choose seats C and H of row 35 - due to the narrowing of the fuselage, the backs of these seats also do not recline, so you will have to spend the entire flight in one position.
The rest of the places do not differ from each other in terms of comfort.
How to fly and with what are questions that everyone decides for themselves. But still, how to choose from all the variety? aircraft that carriers offer and introduce potential passengers air transport, let's try to understand this brief description.
Specifically, let’s describe one thing aircraft, this is a Boeing 777-200.
History of the aircraft
The aircraft belongs to the long-haul class. From the history of the development of the aircraft, it is known that it was created without traditional paper drawings, and was completely designed in the mid-90s. based on computer graphics (three-dimensional model).
The first flight of the Boeing 777-200 took place in 1994.
There are several modifications of this aircraft:
- passenger 777-200ER;
- passenger 777-200LR;
- 777-200 Frighter - cargo.
The Boeing 777-200LR aircraft operates the longest and non-stop passenger flights in the world.
The continuation of the line of these aircraft is the Boeing 777-300 with an extended fuselage and greater passenger capacity.
Flight data
Brief flight characteristics two modifications of the aircraft can be seen on a small table:
Layout and location of seats on the plane
In terms of passenger capacity, the leaders today are the aircraft of the Boeing 777-200 family. The aircraft cabin layout has many configurations with different passenger capacities from 306 to 550. In terms of non-stop flight range (from 9.1 thousand km to 17.5 thousand km), Boeing also has no equal.
Transaero Airlines uses the aircraft in two configurations on long-distance flights - 306 and 323 passengers, respectively, the cabin is divided into 4 or 3 classes.
On Transaero airliners, classes are divided into categories:
- Imperial class.
- Premium (as a subtype of business class).
- Business Class.
- Economy class.
- Tourist class (as a subtype of economic class).
Imperial class
The seats for first class passengers on a Boeing 777-200 aircraft, the cabin diagram shows the frontmost seats in the cabin. They differ from other passenger seats in their increased comfort. You can evaluate the interior of this class in the photo:
Business Class
Business class seats in the Boeing 777-200 are of increased comfort. But if you pay attention to the chairs located at 5 row C,D,E, it may appear that they do not recline. But that's not true.
Economy class
Passenger seats in the 10th row are considered uncomfortable. The reason for this is the partition located in front of them. The nearby toilets add additional inconvenience. And the queue for the toilet next to the passenger, of course, does not improve the mood during the flight.
Tourist class
There are seats in the tourist cabin that are located in front of the emergency exit. This is row 30 A,B,H,K.
There are pros and cons here.
For example, free legroom is a convenience. This is due to the fact that these places are located close to an emergency exit. The fact that on long-haul flights you can freely stretch out your stiff legs is important for passengers.
But the fact that passenger seats are located next to the toilets can be a burden during the flight.
There are also seats near the toilets in row 30 C, D, E, F, G.
The most last places least convenient for long-distance flights. This is due to the fact that they are located in the very tail; moreover, the backs do not recline; this is prevented by the partition behind the seats. There are also toilets behind the partition.
But this also has its advantages. Statistically, when a plane crashes, these are the places that have the best chance of survival.
How to make it easier to endure a long flight
Place
Choosing a seat on a long flight is of great importance. And the aircraft diagram will be of great help to the Boeing 777-200 passenger with this. Due to the fact that transcontinental flights are operated, it will be better if the seats are located near the aisle. On a 12-hour flight, you cannot avoid going to the toilet.
But there are planes with a 2-4-2 seat configuration. And in this case, the chances are that passengers with central places, much higher.
Movement
On such long flights as the Boeing 777-200 carries out, ensuring normal blood flow in the extremities is of great importance. Even flight attendants from time to time show passengers the minimum exercises they should do during a flight when safety demonstrations take place.
When visiting the restroom, you can stretch a little and walk around in the back of the plane for a few minutes, or, if the conductors allow it, walk around the cabin a couple of times.
Nutrition
You need to prepare for a long flight. To do this, it is best to limit yourself to fatty foods before the flight, as they are heavy on the stomach. It is better to switch to a light diet in advance. Otherwise, everyone can imagine a situation where they will have to sit with a “stone” in their stomach, and even in a confined space and limited in movement.
So experts advise that before a passenger gets into the cabin of the Boeing 777-200 Transaero, switch to a gentle diet or, during the flight, completely refuse meals on board.
Lunch time on board an airplane also requires attention from the passenger. Since the portion sizes are quite moderate, it is natural that most passengers will line up for the restroom. And if you have to wait for a very long time, the uncomfortable sensations will only intensify.
But when the flight attendants served tea and coffee, then the aisles were clear until they started collecting the dishes. But here it is worth noting that this may cause inconvenience to other passengers, since the dishes have not yet been removed and there is a possibility that they can be turned over and knocked over.
Transportation today
The Federal Air Transport Agency notes in its statistics that last year 56.5 million passengers were transported by the five largest Russian air carriers. The Boeing 777-200 occupied a large share of these transportations. Transaero actively used these aircraft.
According to statistics, this airline, which stopped flying in the fall of 2015, was the largest air carrier in Russia.
Many experts predicted the decline of air travel amid the international economic crisis. But experts from the Federal Air Transport Agency note that transportation, if not increased, then remained at least at the same level.
One of the largest passenger aircraft Over the past 20 years, the Boeing 777 has been considered in Russian and world aviation. It is also called Boeng T7, which means Triple Seven, or “Three Sevens”.
The largest number of these airliners are operated by Transaero (14 aircraft) and Aeroflot (16 aircraft).
Boeing 777 cabin layout, best places to fly, specifications- all this is in this article.
Short description
This Boeing model is the very first in history; its design was developed in the 90s of the last century without paper drawings, entirely on a computer using special programs.
This is the most reliable airliner in the history of aviation, which carries out long flights without a single stop.
The Boeing 777 belongs to the wide-body passenger aircraft. It has been in operation from 1995 to the present day.
The capacity is 305-550 people, the flight range is 9,100-17,500 kilometers.
Technical characteristics of the Boeing 777
It is the largest airliner in the world with only 2 engines. These are powerful General Electric gas turbine engines. The landing gear consists of 6 wheels, which makes it different from other aircraft.
Let's look at the technical characteristics of the Boeing 777 for modifications 200 and 300.
| Characteristics | 777-200 | 777-300 |
| number of crew members | 2 | 2 |
| aircraft length, m | 63,7 | 73,9 |
| wingspan, m | 60,9 | 60,9 |
| height, m | 18,5 | 18,5 |
| sweep, degree | 31,64 | 31,64 |
| fuselage width, m | 6,19 | 6,19 |
| cabin width, m | 5,86 | 5,86 |
| passenger capacity, person | 305 - for 3rd class, 400 - for 2nd class | 368 - for 3rd class, 451 - for 2nd class |
| cargo volume, cubic meters meters | 150 | 200 |
| take-off weight, kilograms | 247 210 | 299 370 |
| weight without passengers and cargo, kilograms | 139 225 | 160 120 |
| fuel reserve, liters | 117 000 | 171 160 |
| maximum speed, km/h | 965 | 945 |
| maximum flight range, kilometers | 9695 | 11135 |
Interior and interior layout
The Boeing 777, as noted above, has several varieties. Each of the modifications has 3 or 4 salons - each has its own layout, which directly depends on the customer.
The interior of the cabins is dominated by curved lines, indirect lighting, and wide luggage racks. The size of the porthole relative to the earlier ones is 380x250 mm.
Economy class capacity is up to 555 people. The seats are arranged 10 in a row. Compared to the first Boeing 777 models, since 2011 the interior has been modernized, making it more modern.
In business class, the seats are arranged 6 in a row, and they fold out into a full-size bed, which is very convenient during long flights. Because of total There are fewer seats than in economy class, but there is more space here.
Imperial class is designed for the most comfortable and expensive flights. Increased attention Additional services, best cuisine- all this for special guests.
The interior layout of a Boeing 777-300 operated by Aeroflot is shown in the photo below.
The best seats on the plane
Depends on the overall equipment of the cabin. When purchasing tickets, you can choose any seats, but it is preferable to find the most convenient ones so that the flight is pleasant and comfortable.
The best seats are located near the emergency exits: there is additional legroom. Convenient places in the Boeing 777-300, those located in rows 11-16 are considered - these are places where there are 3 seats in a row (except for those next to the toilet). Good places located near the aisle - there is an opportunity to stretch your legs for a short time, but with pleasure.
- if the modification provides double seats near the window, then when flying in pairs it is better to choose them;
In economy classes, the closer to the nose of the plane, the wider the distance between the rows of seats;
Those in the tail shake the most, those near the wings shake the least;
If the airliner is not fully loaded with passengers, then there are fewer people in the tail and, accordingly, more space.
Of course, these are average figures, since different airlines there are some nuances in the design of the cabins of the planes they own, and it doesn’t matter that they are essentially the same Boeing 777.
"Transaero"
Russian aviation company Transaero owns 14 Boeing 777 aircraft. Of these, 9 are modifications of the Boeing 777-200.
This company uses configurations with a passenger capacity of 306 and 323 people, 4 and 3 cabin classes, respectively.
On a passenger aircraft there are usually only 3 classes. But the airline company supplements the standard set with additional subclasses.
In Transaero they are as follows:
Imperial;
Business class (premium);
Economic;
Tourist.
A photo of the interior diagram of the Boeing 777 (Transaero) modification 200 is presented below.
In imperial class, all seats are as comfortable as possible for flights. There are only 12 seats in the cabin, which can be transformed into a bed if necessary and desired. Near each seat there is an LCD screen and a table for eating or working on a PC. Exit to the bathroom directly from the salon.
Business class (premium) contains 14 soft and comfortable seats. But in the fifth row there are seats whose backrests recline to a limited extent.
Economy class is a spacious cabin with a large number of comfortable seats.
There are several places here that are not as convenient as the others: near the bathrooms, near partitions and emergency exits (10th, 29th rows). The backrests of these chairs are limited in reclining.
Tourist class is a type of economy class. There are many comfortable seats here (for example, row 30, A, B, H, K). Less comfortable seats include seats C, D, E, F, G in the 30th row, 42nd and 43rd rows at the end of the cabin.
Aeroflot
This airline's Boeing 777 for long-distance flights sends modification 300. The passenger capacity of these airliners is about 400 people, 3 cabins, 3 classes:
Comfort;
Business class is located at the front of the aircraft. There are 30 chair-beds in the cabin, arranged in a two-two-two pattern. The cabin has its own improved menu, drinks, Internet, a retractable table for working at a PC, the ability to charge a mobile phone or computer, and an individual approach to passengers.
The comfort class salon has 48 seats. These are rows 11-16. Comfortable seats with a width of 49 cm allow you to fly in comfort. Near each chair there is a retractable footrest, which allows you to recline. Provides individual lighting, table, monitor, charging socket mobile phone. In the 11th row there is fastening for a baby cradle. Can be pre-ordered separately baby food. Not the best comfortable places of this class are located near the toilet.
Economy class is the most crowded, with a passenger capacity of 324 people. The seats are arranged in a two-four-two pattern. For each passenger, Aeroflot provided a blanket, pillow, slippers, and a sleep mask. There is a monitor to brighten up the flight while watching a movie or listening to music. It is possible to use the Internet for an additional fee. The width of the seats is 43 cm. There are mounts for a cradle in the 17th, 24th, and 39th rows. You can ask for games and books for children - this is provided by the airline services.
In nineteen ninety-four, the American holding made a real breakthrough in the field of aircraft construction, introducing the two hundredth series of the Boeing 777. Main feature This new product was due to the fact that exclusively computer graphics were used in its development. This aircraft model has received well-deserved worldwide recognition. Despite the fact that more than twenty years have passed since the creation of the airliner, these aircraft are still used by large transport companies. In our article, we propose to consider the question of what the layout of the Boeing 777-200 cabin looks like.
The Boeing 777-200 aircraft is designed specifically for long flightsModel features
The release of the two hundredth model of the seven hundred and seventy-seventh Boeing greatly influenced further development aviation sector.
It was from this moment that many companies involved in the construction of aircraft abandoned manual drawings in favor of modern technologies. The basic model of this airliner was used as a prototype for creating new modifications. On its basis, the “ER” series aircraft was created, designed to serve long-distance flights. In addition, the “LR” model was created, used at ultra-long distances.
It is important to note that domestic transport companies do not use the latest modification on their flights. The length of this airliner is about sixty-four meters, with a wingspan of sixty meters. One of the features of this aircraft is its high cruising speed of nine hundred and five kilometers per hour. This aircraft is capable of covering a distance of fourteen thousand kilometers.
- It should be noted that the shipbuilding company supplied the market with several versions of this liner, differing in the type of cabin layout:
- An aircraft with a single economy comfort class, designed for four hundred and forty passengers.
- An airliner, the cabin of which is divided into a business class and an economy compartment, with a total capacity of four hundred passengers.
An aircraft with three comfort classes and three hundred and six seats. Quite interesting is the fact that the width of the cabin is only six meters. The seats in the economy compartment are installed according to the “three-four-three” pattern. The first class compartment uses a three-three-three formation. Business class is considered more comfortable, since the seats in this zone are set according to the “two-three-two” pattern. The places located from the thirty-ninth to forty-second lines of the standard modification deserve special attention. When installing seats in this part of the aircraft, a “two-four-two” scheme was used. The last line has only four passenger seats.
If you intend to travel on this aircraft, it is recommended that you carefully study the seating layout.
People wishing to get window seats are advised to choose seats marked "A" and "L". However, before making the final choice, it is necessary to carefully study all the advantages and disadvantages of a particular location.
Basic modification of the airliner Standard models of the seven hundred and seventy-seventh Boeing are used by the domestic company North Wind.
The air fleet of this organization includes two units of this modification. The base model's interior is divided into two separate comfort classes. Business class has only six rows of seats arranged in a two-two-two configuration. A distinctive feature of this scheme is the distance of the last row from the partition dividing the salon. This means that even those passengers who choose a seat in the last row will be able to fully recline their seat in order to create comfortable conditions for the flight. Boeing version 777-200LR holds the record for longest non-stop flight The economical part of the cabin starts from the fifth line. Considering questions about what a Boeing 777-200 Nord Wind looks like, the cabin layout and seating layout, it is necessary to note one interesting fact . This aircraft does not have a row of seats number thirteen. Its absence is explained by the superstitions of engineers. It should also be noted that there are no seats from the fifteenth to nineteenth and from the fortieth to the forty-fourth lines. These places were used to organize utility rooms. In the economy zone, the distance between the rows of seats is only seventy-four centimeters.
The fifth line has only four seats, located in the central block. The main disadvantage of these places is the distance from the windows. The standard seat installation scheme was used by engineers only starting from the sixth line. This means that travelers who choose the fifth row are forced to look at the partition during the entire flight. The fourteenth, thirty-ninth and fifty-eighth rows deserve special attention, behind which there are technical rooms and evacuation hatches. This means that chairs installed in this area do not have a mechanism to change the position of the backrest.
The seats in the twentieth row are installed according to the scheme that was used to create the fifth row. One of the main disadvantages of the twentieth row is the increased noise level in this part of the cabin, which is explained by its proximity to the restroom. It should also be noted that in this part of the cabin there is quite limited space for movement. The only advantage of these seats is the double chairs. The seats in the twenty-first row, marked with the letters “H” and “C,” have similar shortcomings. However, these disadvantages are compensated by the ability to stretch your legs and take a comfortable position.
The seats installed from the twentieth to the thirty-ninth line have the disadvantage of the absence of portholes in certain parts of this area. Those travelers who prefer window seats are advised to coordinate this issue in advance with representatives of the carrier service. Many experts note the convenience of the tail section. Particular attention should be paid to the forty-fifth line, located behind the emergency exits. The main disadvantage of these places is the proximity to the toilets, which makes this area one of the noisiest parts of the ship. Those tourists who are concerned about the issue of comfortable movement are advised to pay attention to the fifty-four line, where the seats are installed in a “two-four-two” pattern. The seats in the last line are considered the most uncomfortable, as shaking is felt more strongly here.
Boeing 777-200 "ER"
Aeroflot uses a different modification of this aircraft, called “ER”. Considering the question of what a Boeing 777-200 looks like, the Aeroflot cabin layout, it should be mentioned that in this case the cabin layout differs from the standard modification.
- Business Class.
- The cabin of this aircraft is divided into three separate areas:
- Improved layout.
There are many configurations of this aircraft, depending on the seating arrangement it can accommodate from three hundred to five hundred and fifty passengers Business class consists of two lines of seats, where the seats are installed in a “two-three-two” format. These places have no pronounced disadvantages, which allows tourists to travel with maximum comfort.
Seats from the third to sixth rows belong to the class with an improved layout. It should be noted here that in the sixth line, when installing seats, the “two-three-two” scheme was used. Those travelers wishing to take window seats are advised to book seats marked "A" and "L". This row has the same disadvantages and advantages as other seats located after the screen separating the salons.
The economy compartment originates in the tenth row. In front of this row there is a kitchen and sanitary blocks. This aspect must be taken into account when choosing seat. The main advantage of the tenth line is the availability of free space in front of the chair. However, this advantage is offset by the increased noise level. Before choosing seats located from the twelfth to twenty-seventh lines, it is recommended to contact the airline staff and find out about the availability of windows in a particular area.
Experienced travelers do not recommend choosing seats in the twenty-ninth and forty-third rows. This recommendation is explained by the lack of a swivel mechanism in the chairs. According to experts, the removal of the rotating mechanism is due to the close proximity of the seats and partitions separating the technical block. The thirtieth line is located after the evacuation hatches, next to the sanitary room. In this part of the cabin the noise level is significantly higher compared to other lines. In addition, shaking is felt more strongly in the tail section of the aircraft.
Married couples are recommended to choose seats in the forty-first or forty-second line, where the “two-three-two” pattern was used when installing seats. Their only drawback is their proximity to the toilet. In addition, the back of these seats does not recline completely.
When booking air tickets and choosing a seat on an aircraft, there are many different factors to consider.
Those travelers who wish to relax during the flight are advised not to choose seats located next to the sanitary and technical blocks. Armchairs located in the rear section have the disadvantage of not being able to recline the backrest. This choice can cause severe discomfort during long flights. The Boeing 777-200 made its first flight in June 1994, and its commercial operation began in May 1995.
Conclusion In this article, we examined the question of what a Boeing 777-200 looks like, the cabin layout, and the best seats. For those tourists who are going on their first air travel
on this airliner, it is recommended to consult with airline representatives about the features of the chosen seat. Many tourists print out a map of the plane in advance so that they can select one of several selected seats during check-in. This approach allows you to get only pleasant impressions from the flight.
The Boeing 777-200 is a twin-engine wide-body jet airliner capable of carrying up to 400 air passengers over a distance of more than 10,000 km. Like all modern aircraft, it was designed using computer programs. The 777-200 is considered the safest long-haul airliner.
The history of the airliner
The Boeing 777-200 is an aircraft specially created for longer flights in 1990. The airliner has been in operation since 1995. This is the first aircraft designed using the CATIA computer design program. The Boeing was pre-assembled on a computer. Thus, the designers avoided many design mistakes. There are more than 7 modifications of the Boeing 777. However, the 200 version is considered the basic one. The first airliner was transferred to the American air carrier United Airlines. This model was designed for domestic flights
. The plane could fly 9861 km without landing. Another 10 buyers received 88 aircraft of this modification. In 2010, 62 aircraft were in the fleets of various air carriers. The 777-200 ER version appeared in 1997. This aircraft's maximum take-off weight was increased. The aircraft could fly 14,260 km without landing. The airliner was intended for long transcontinental flights. British Airways is the first airline to receive airplane. Until 2010, 415 airliners were sold to 33 air carriers.
In 2006, another model appeared - the Boeing 777-200 LR. The new airliner could cover a non-stop distance of 17,370 km. This version was intended for very long flights (Dallas - Tokyo, Los Angeles - Singapore). The aircraft's take-off weight has been increased, and 3 additional fuel tanks have been installed in the tail luggage compartment. The first buyer of the aircraft was Pakistan International Airlines. Until 2010, 45 such machines were manufactured.
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Interior layout
The interior of the Boeing 777-200 is divided into two or three classes. The standard division assumes the presence on board of business class (premium) and economy class ( tourist area). Some airlines provide VIP passengers with a separate compartment with an increased level of comfort. It is called first class or imperial class.
All seats are located next to each other. Separate blocks of seats are placed in several rows. Based on the cabin configuration, the airliner has from 43 to 62 rows. There can be from 4 to 10 seats in one line. The fewer seats in one row, the more prestigious the class. Seats in the airliner cabin are designated by Latin capital characters (A...L). Rows - numbers (1...43). Each seat has a folding table, seat belts, and a pocket for personal items.
Boeing 777-200 interior diagram
Boeing can accommodate a huge number of passengers. On a plane with two classes, their number is 400, and on a plane with three classes - 305 (301). Some cabins have only one class, the number of air passengers is 440. Each aircraft has its own configuration. You can find out the location of the seats on the airliner by first requesting a cabin layout from the air carrier.
Business Class
In the nose of the airliner there is a luxury compartment. The seats are located at a sufficient distance from each other. The distance between the seats in front is 1.27–1.5 m. Passengers can recline the back of their seat, lie down, and stretch their legs. Business class has from 6 to 16 seats. They are arranged in three rows of blocks in which two or three chairs stand next to each other. This area offers an improved (restaurant) menu and free drinks.
Comfort class
At the beginning of the airliner, immediately behind the cockpit, there is an area for VIP passengers. Number of seats - from 6 to 10. Seating arrangement in one row: 1-2-1, 2-2-2. The chairs in this area are large and comfortable, they resemble mini-sofas. A separate bathroom and kitchen are provided for air passengers.
Economy class
Most of the Boeing 777-200 cabin is dedicated to economy class. The seats are arranged in blocks: 3-4-3, 2-5-2, 3-3-3. There are two aisles between the three blocks of seats. The distance between adjacent seats is less than in business class (0.74 m). The seat backs do not recline, but tilt 45 degrees. The seats have armrests. You can watch movies during the flight. The board is equipped with a multimedia entertainment system. In the center and tail of the aircraft there are bathrooms and technical compartments.
How to choose good places?
On the Boeing 777-200, the best seats are in the VIP area or business class. There is less shaking, vibration and noise in the front part of the aircraft. The level of comfort in this area is very high. True, tickets for imperial or business class are more expensive than tickets for economy class. Passengers in the VIP zone can use Wi-Fi, there is a more varied menu, better quality drinks, and a larger display diagonal.
Economy class is divided into 2 parts. One of them is in the center, and the other is in the tail. Toilets are located at the beginning, in the middle and at the end of the cabin. During the flight there is always a queue near them. The tail section may vibrate violently if the aircraft encounters turbulence. It is better not to take up space in this zone.
The best seats in economy class are considered to be those immediately after the business class partition.
There is less shaking in the bow of the plane, and flight attendants begin serving food from the head of the plane. There are emergency exits in the central and rear sections of the economy class cabin. The places near them are the most comfortable. There is more free space here. True, it is not advisable for passengers with children and pregnant women to occupy the seats near emergency exits. These places are intended for strong men, because in case of an accident they will have to open the emergency doors themselves.
Where are the worst places?
On the Boeing 777-200, as on any other airliner, the worst seats are considered to be in the tail or near the toilets. A strong shaking is felt in the tail section during turbulence. There is always a queue near the toilets, this creates a lot of noise and does not allow passengers in the last rows to relax and fall asleep.
If a person is afraid of flying, he does not want to take window seats. It's better to sit closer to the aisle. If an airline passenger wants to sleep during the flight, he, on the contrary, needs to take a seat by the window. There he will be able to fall asleep and not get up from his seat if one of the passengers wants to go out, for example, to the toilet.
Specifications
The Boeing 777-200 is an airliner that can fly enormous distances without landing. The aircraft can stay in the air for almost 20 hours, has a longer flight range, comfortable cabin and increased on-board capacity.
Technical parameters and flight characteristics:
- crew - 2 people;
- number of air passengers - 301–400;
- length - 63.7 m;
- height - 18.6 m;
- wing area - 427.8 (436.8 m);
- fuselage width - 6.19 m;
- weight without load - 139–148 t;
- maximum take-off weight - 247–347 tons;
- size of fuel tanks - 117 thousand (202 thousand) l;
- distance non-stop flight- from 16695 to 17450 km;
- cruising speed - 905 km/h;
- maximum speed - 945 km/h;
- flight altitude - 13100 m;
- take-off distance - 3000 m.
Design features
The Boeing 777-200 is a wide-body twin-engine passenger airliner. The low-wing aircraft has a normal aerodynamic design, a swept wing, and a single-fin tail. The aircraft is designed to transport people over long distances. The airliner can stay in the sky for 18 hours.
The design is made using modern composite materials. The main part of the fuselage has a circular cross-section. At the end, the fuselage merges into a blade-like cone. There is an additional power plant in the tail of the airliner. The aircraft is equipped with a GE 90 engine, which is considered the largest and most powerful gas turbine engine in the history of aircraft manufacturing.
The Boeing is equipped with an EDSU, has programmable EFIS avionics, and Honeywell liquid crystal displays for displaying flight information. EDSU in automatic mode helps to avoid dangerous moments during the flight. The airliner has on-board equipment for diagnosing the status of all systems.
Boeing has large windows (380x250 mm). In the forward compartment of the airliner there is a rest area for crew members. Myself passenger compartment divided into 2 or 3 classes. The interior is made in curved lines. Increased shelf sizes for hand luggage. Indirect lighting on board. The width inside the liner is 5.87 m. There is a bathroom and technical rooms in the bow, central and tail sections.
The chassis is tricycle. The two main stands have 6 wheels. The aircraft has the largest landing gear and wheeled tires ever used on a jet aircraft. Each tire can support a weight of 27,000 kg.
Place of production
The Boeing 777-200 has been produced by the American Boeing Corporation since 1994. Over 24 years, more than 1,500 airliners were manufactured. Even while working on the new aircraft project, the Boeing Corporation invited 8 major air carriers to cooperate. The new look of the airliner was formed taking into account the wishes of such airlines: Delta Air Lines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, British Airways and others. Air carriers could offer their own design for a wide-body airliner.
The final assembly of the new aircraft took place in the American city of Everett. To accommodate the new production, the plant was doubled in size. 2 new assembly lines were put into operation. A large number of subcontractors were involved to create all the parts and mechanisms of the Boeing 777-200.
Companies operating the liner
More than fifty aviation companies from different countries worldwide operate the 777-200. Among them:
- Emirates (149);
- United Airlines (74);
- Cathay Pacific (69);
- Air France (68);
- Russia;
- North wind;
- Air India;
- Alitalia;
- British Airways;
A smaller number of these aircraft are available in the fleets of Russian and Ukrainian air carriers. Russian aviation company Nordwind Airlines has 6 777-200 ER airliners in operation. The airline Lufthansa operates only 2 aircraft. Aeroflot, Russian Air Express, Vim Avia each have one Boeing 777-200.
Airplane cost
The new Boeing 777-200 ER costs $269 million. The 777-200 LR can be purchased for $305 million. A used aircraft can be purchased for $198 million.
Development prospects
Boeing Airlines has developed new versions of the airliner based on the 777-200 modification. In 1998, the 777-300 aircraft was released. It has an extended fuselage. The airliner can accommodate up to 550 air passengers on board. Another modification - 777-300 ER - has more powerful engines and can make non-stop flights over a distance of 14,690 km.
The Boeing 777 Freighter is a cargo airliner that can lift 103 tons of cargo into the sky. The plane covers 9047 km without landing. Boeing decided to convert some 777-200 passenger models into cargo aircraft.
Boeing 777 X is a new generation aircraft. The airliner is planned to be produced in 2020. The aircraft will receive new engines, due to which the take-off weight will increase to 315–344 tons. The plane will consume less fuel. The wing design will change and the aerodynamic qualities of the aircraft will improve.
