Boeing 777-200

The Boeing 777-200 typically seats 305 passengers in a three-class configuration. In a two-class layout, it can accommodate around 350 passengers, while maximum single-class capacity is 440 passengers. The cabin is 5.87 m wide, the widest of any twin-engine aircraft, typically configured with 3-3-3 seating in economy.

The standard Boeing 777-200 has a maximum range of approximately 9,700 km (5,240 nautical miles). This covers transatlantic routes like New York to London but falls short of ultra-long-haul routes. The aircraft was originally available with three engine options: Pratt & Whitney PW4000, General Electric GE90, or Rolls-Royce Trent 800.

The 777-200ER (Extended Range) offers significantly greater range at 14,305 km compared to the standard 777-200's 9,700 km. This is achieved through higher maximum takeoff weight (297,824 kg vs 247,208 kg) and additional fuel capacity. The 777-200ER became far more popular, with airlines preferring the flexibility of extended range. The standard 777-200 saw limited production as most customers opted for the ER variant.

The 777-200 shares the 777 family's distinctive features: the largest-diameter turbofan engines on any commercial aircraft, a circular fuselage cross-section, raked wingtips, and a six-wheel main landing gear bogie. It is shorter than the 777-300 at 63.7 m versus 73.9 m. The standard 777-200 looks identical to the 777-200ER from the exterior, so visual identification between the two sub-variants requires fleet knowledge.

The Boeing 777-200 was the first variant of the 777 family, making its maiden flight on June 12, 1994, and entering service with United Airlines in 1995. It was the first commercial aircraft designed entirely using computer-aided design (CAD), and Boeing's working together approach with airlines during development was revolutionary. The 777 was also the first Boeing aircraft with fly-by-wire flight controls. It helped Boeing compete with the Airbus A340 on long-haul routes using just two engines.