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The original Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner prototype N787ZA, captured during cold weather testing on an icy airfield, wearing the famous Boeing Dreamliner livery.
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N787ZA was the very first Boeing 787 to fly. This photo shows it during its rigorous cold weather tests, a crucial part of aircraft certification.
Aircraft identity
Registration
N787ZA
ICAO Type
B788
Model
787-8 Dreamliner
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Boeing (manufacturer flight test aircraft)
Livery
Boeing house livery (Dreamliner promotional)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or GEnx-1B
Thrust
~282–320 kN (63,500–72,000 lbf)
Wingspan
60.12 m
Length
56.72 m
Height
16.92 m
MTOW
227,930 kg
Range
13,530 km
Capacity
242 passengers (2-class typical)
Cruise Speed
903 km/h (Mach 0.85)
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4-compliant, ~85–89 dB on approach
Location
Airport Code
FAI/PAFA
Airport Name
Fairbanks International Airport
Viewing Spot
West Ramp parking
Camera
Device
Nikon Coolpix P100