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United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner taxiing on a sunny day, showcasing its iconic globe tail and elegant raked wingtips.
© Judge Dredd
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United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner taxiing on a sunny day, showcasing its iconic globe tail and elegant raked wingtips.
Aircraft identity
Registration
N36962
ICAO Type
B789
Model
787-9 Dreamliner
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
United Airlines
Airline Code
UAL / UA
Livery
United Airlines standard (post-merger globe)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
GEnx-1B or Trent 1000 (variant not visually confirmed, but likely GEnx-1B for United)
Thrust
Up to 76,100 lbf (338.1 kN) per engine
Wingspan
60.12 meters
Length
62.81 meters
Height
17.02 meters
MTOW
254,011 kilograms
Range
14,140 kilometers
Capacity
Typically 290-296 passengers in two-class configuration
Cruise Speed
913 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, ~85-95 dB takeoff
Location
Airport Code
SYD/YSSY
Airport Name
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Viewing Spot
Shep’s Mound
Camera
Device
FUJIFILM X-S10
Lens
XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II