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DEC 10, 2003 (newstodate): Boeing's tests of the new 777-300ER shows performance above expectations, the company says.
The performance of the aircraft during flight testing has now led the company to offer the airplane with higher range and payload capabilities than originally planned.
The enhanced airplane's maximum takeoff weight would be 775,000 pounds, or 351,534 kilograms, up from 759,600 pounds, or 344,549 kilograms. Its design range would be 7,705 nautical miles compared to 7,525 nautical miles.
The aircraft's new raked wing tips have produced 1.5 percent better fuel consumption than expected. Takeoff field length improved by 1,000 feet (305 meters) because of two other new features semi-levered landing gear and the tail strike protection (TSP) system, as well as brake performance.
Two 777-300ER airplanes have been in flight testing this year. The first 777-300ER will be delivered in April 2004 to International Finance Lease Corporation and its customer, Air France.
So far, the Boeing 777-300ER has accumulated 63 orders from eight customers worldwide.
The performance of the aircraft during flight testing has now led the company to offer the airplane with higher range and payload capabilities than originally planned.
The enhanced airplane's maximum takeoff weight would be 775,000 pounds, or 351,534 kilograms, up from 759,600 pounds, or 344,549 kilograms. Its design range would be 7,705 nautical miles compared to 7,525 nautical miles.
The aircraft's new raked wing tips have produced 1.5 percent better fuel consumption than expected. Takeoff field length improved by 1,000 feet (305 meters) because of two other new features semi-levered landing gear and the tail strike protection (TSP) system, as well as brake performance.
Two 777-300ER airplanes have been in flight testing this year. The first 777-300ER will be delivered in April 2004 to International Finance Lease Corporation and its customer, Air France.
So far, the Boeing 777-300ER has accumulated 63 orders from eight customers worldwide.