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United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (N17963) at the gate, showing off its elegant raked wingtips.
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United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (N17963) at the gate, showing off its elegant raked wingtips.
Aircraft identity
Registration
N17963
ICAO Type
B789
Model
787-9 Dreamliner
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
United Airlines
Airline Code
UAL / UA
Livery
United Airlines (current globe livery)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
GEnx-1B or Trent 1000 (most United 787-9s are GEnx-1B powered)
Thrust
282-320 kN (63,530-71,140 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
60.1 meters
Length
62.8 meters
Height
17.0 meters
MTOW
254,011 kilograms
Range
14,140 kilometers
Capacity
290 passengers (typical 3-class, varies by config)
Cruise Speed
913 km/h (Mach 0.85)
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 (~85-90 dB on approach, varies by measurement)
Location
Airport Code
SFO/KSFO
Airport Name
San Francisco International Airport
Camera
Device
iPhone 17 Pro Max