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A British Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on approach, showing off its distinctive raked wingtips.
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British Airways B787-9
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
B78X
Model
787-9 Dreamliner
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
British Airways
Airline Code
BAW / BA
Livery
British Airways Standard Livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or GE GEnx (variant not visible in image)
Thrust
280–320 kN per engine
Wingspan
60.1 meters
Length
62.8 meters
Height
17.0 meters
MTOW
254,000 kg
Range
14,140 km
Capacity
296 passengers (typical 3-class configuration)
Cruise Speed
913 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 14 compliant (approx. 85–95 dB on approach)
Location
Airport Code
LHR/EGLL
Airport Name
London Heathrow Airport
Camera
Device
Nikon D3300
Lens
55-300mm