Plane Spotting - Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (N27957) taxiing at dusk in new globe livery.

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United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (N27957) taxiing at dusk in new globe livery.

Registration N27957

ICAO Type B789

Model 787-9 Dreamliner

Manufacturer Boeing

Airline United Airlines

Airline Code UAL / UA

Livery United Airlines 2019 globe livery

Military Civilian

Engine GEnx-1B or Trent 1000 (exact engine not visible, typical for United is GEnx-1B)

Thrust 282–320 kN (63,500–71,500 lbf) per engine

Wingspan 60.12 m

Length 62.81 m

Height 17.02 m

MTOW 254,011 kg

Range 14,140 km

Capacity 290 passengers (typical 2-class)

Cruise Speed 913 km/h

Noise Rating Approaches ICAO Chapter 4/14 compliant, 85–90 dB (varies by metric & locale)

Airport Code SYD/YSSY

Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Viewing Spot Shep’s Mound

Device FUJIFILM X-S10

Lens XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR