The story
Before the 777-300ER took over long-haul flying, there was the plain 777-300: a 33-foot stretch of the 777-200 that Cathay Pacific put into service in May 1998. At 242 feet it was 11 feet longer than a 747-400 and the longest airliner yet built, until the A340-600 came along. Only 60 were delivered, the last in 2006, and Cathay Pacific remains its biggest operator.
The 777-300 is long enough that it carries ground maneuvering cameras to help pilots taxi it, plus a tailskid for rotation on takeoff.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Boeing 777-300?
Huge length on a wing with plain, unraked tips is the -300. The far more common 777-300ER has a wider, sharply raked wingtip and GE90 engines. The GE90 was never certified on the plain -300.
What does a Boeing 777-300 sound like?
PW4000s or Trent 800s, a deep and even roar without the GE90 thunder of the ER.
How many people does the Boeing 777-300 carry?
Typical configuration: 368 (3-class).
How far can the Boeing 777-300 fly?
Range is about 6,030 nmi.
How big is the Boeing 777-300?
It is 242 ft 4 in long and 199 ft 11 in across the wings.
When did the Boeing 777-300 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1997.
How many Boeing 777-300s have been built?
60 built.
How rare is a Boeing 777-300 in Bogey?
UNCOMMON. Not rare, but not every day either. Worth looking up for. Your first Boeing 777-300 catch is worth 50 points.
