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A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner awaits departure at the gate, viewed from under the wing of another airliner on the ramp.
© shaydis13
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United 787 Dreamliner at United Hanger at LAX.
Aircraft identity
Registration
N279
ICAO Type
B789
Model
787-9 Dreamliner
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
United Airlines
Airline Code
UAL / UA
Livery
United Airlines new livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 (United operates mostly GEnx)
Thrust
69,000–78,000 lbf (307–347 kN)
Wingspan
60.12 meters
Length
62.81 meters
Height
17.02 meters
MTOW
254,000 kilograms
Range
14,140 kilometers
Capacity
280 passengers (typical 2-class configuration)
Cruise Speed
913 km/h
Noise Rating
Approx. 85 dB SEL (meets ICAO Chapter 4)
Location
Airport Code
LAX/KLAX
Airport Name
Los Angeles International Airport