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United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (N24976) taxiing at an airport on a cloudy day, showing distinctive raked wingtips and modern globe livery.
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United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (N24976) about to rotate at YSSY on a cloudy day, showing distinctive raked wingtips and modern globe livery.
Aircraft identity
Registration
N24976
ICAO Type
B789
Model
787-9 Dreamliner
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
United Airlines
Airline Code
UAL / UA
Livery
United Airlines 'Her Art Here' standard globe livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
GEnx-1B
Thrust
320 kN (72,000 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
60.12 meters
Length
62.81 meters
Height
17.02 meters
MTOW
254,011 kg
Range
14,140 km
Capacity
296 passengers (typical 2-class)
Cruise Speed
913 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4; ~85 EPNdB on takeoff
Location
Airport Code
SYD/YSSY
Airport Name
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Viewing Spot
Shep’s Mound
Camera
Device
FUJIFILM X-S10
Lens
XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR