United's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (N45905) awaits departure @ MUI—a modern transcontinental workhorse.
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Spotter's notes
N45905 entered service with United Airlines and is part of their ongoing Dreamliner fleet expansion.
Aircraft identity
Registration
N45905
ICAO Type
B789
Model
787-9 Dreamliner
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
United Airlines
Airline Code
UAL / UA
Livery
United Airlines (post-merger globe livery)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
GEnx-1B or Trent 1000 (most likely GEnx-1B for UA 787-9)
Thrust
280 kN (62,000 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
60.1 meters
Length
63.0 meters
Height
17.0 meters
MTOW
254,011 kilograms
Range
14,140 kilometers
Capacity
290 passengers (typical 2-class config, varies by airline)
Cruise Speed
913 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant; 85-90 dB on takeoff (approx.)
