Landing gear
Each main landing-gear bogie has six wheels—an excellent ground-view clue.
Quick identification
How to identify the Boeing 777
Introduced in 1995, this was the first commercial airliner designed entirely on a computer using 3D CAD modeling.
The Quiz catalogue includes 26 Boeing 777 livery references, including Air Austral, Air Canada, Air China, Air France.
Tail
A blade-like tail cone and enormous circular engines define the silhouette.
Contrast
Unlike the 787, the engine nacelles do not have pronounced chevrons.
Reference data
Boeing 777 specifications
Use proportions and configuration as supporting clues; exact weights, range and cabin layouts vary by operator.
- Length
- 73.9 m
- Wingspan
- 64.8 m
- Max take-off weight
- 351.5 t
- Range
- 13,650 km
- Capacity
- Up to 550 passengers
Representative 777-300ER figures; the catalogue's 777 card covers several 777 variants.
Source: Boeing commercial-aircraft technical specifications ↗What should you check first?
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Reveal the Boeing 777 clues
- Landing gear: Each main landing-gear bogie has six wheels—an excellent ground-view clue.
- Tail: A blade-like tail cone and enormous circular engines define the silhouette.
- Contrast: Unlike the 787, the engine nacelles do not have pronounced chevrons.
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