The popularity of air travel poses new challenges for the developers of passenger liners. Today, experts consider the Boeing 737 800 to be a fairly successful design - these ships are used by Pegasus Fly, UTair, Aeroflot, Nord Wind and other well-known carriers. However, inexperienced passengers do not know how to choose the right seats on board this model at check-in. This review will highlight such a curious topic.
The board was first tested in 1998. The creation of a liner is a consequence of competition. The aircraft was designed as an analogue of another cult model -. The vessel belongs to the third generation group and has improved characteristics compared to the base model.
The passenger compartment here involves two configuration options - an aircraft designed for seats of one class, including up to 189 landing seats, and a two-class analogue, designed to accommodate up to 160 people. Less common are liners in which there is a separate compartment with VIP class seats.
Cabin width at 3.54 meters allows passengers to travel in comfort, and the total length of the liner at 39.41 m made it possible for designers to increase the number seats. The increased area (125 m) and wingspan (34.31 m) in combination with the powerful engine of the aircraft help the liner to fly at a distance of 5,765 km at a maximum speed of 852 km/h.
However, these parameters do not say anything to a passenger who wants to fly such an aircraft. For readers, we will provide specific information about what the Boeing 737 800 is. The layout of the cabin, the best seats and row numbers that are better to refuse - you will see all this in our article. In the video below, general tips for choosing seats on an airplane.
General principles for seating passengers
People who have repeatedly flown regular and charter routes know that the purchased ticket does not contain information about the seat occupied by the passenger. This information is specified by the airport employee. However, at this time, a person does not see what the layout of seats in the Boeing 737 800 looks like, so beginners make a decision at random. Moreover, quite often such situations become the cause of spoiled impressions about the trip.
Experts recommend studying such nuances at home, before leaving for the airport terminal, in order to be fully equipped by the time of choice. The plan of the Boeing 737 800 aircraft, which is presented in the gallery of the article, will help to determine the principles of landing on liners a little. Armchairs in the standard cabin of the liner are arranged in two rows, each of which contains 3 seats.
Now a few words about the fundamental aspects of choice. For people who are afraid of flying, it is advisable to choose outer seats located near the aisle. This technique will allow you to avoid accidental glances through the porthole and get the help of the stewards as quickly as possible if necessary. In addition, these chairs make it possible to move freely without causing inconvenience to neighbors.
Although there are some negative sides - a passenger who has taken an aisle seat will have to let fellow travelers pass when they need to leave the seat. In addition, service personnel passing by sometimes inadvertently touch passengers sitting on the edge.
The chair, located in the center of the row, experts consider not the most the best choice for single passengers. After all, its location implies a flight in close proximity with strangers. Many people feel uncomfortable under such circumstances. And the armrests occupied by neighbors will only enhance such sensations.
Seats next to the window will allow you to enjoy the surrounding view for the entire flight, but it will be difficult to leave the seat. To go to the salon, you have to lift both neighbors. So in general terms, the first principles for choosing the seats of the 800 aircraft look like. The cabin layout of the liner allows us to demonstrate this point, but there are other ways to determine the optimal seat location for the flight.
Choice among one-class cabins of the liner
Let's start by reviewing each row for flight comfort. Rossiya Airlines offers passengers aircraft of this particular category in several different modifications. We will look at the VQ-BCJ model of this fleet and find out what criteria to use when choosing seats when buying a ticket for such a Boeing 737 800.
The layout of the cabin, the best seats and chairs that are appropriate to refuse, we will list below, using the marking given in Latin letters.
Here, the first three seats are not far from the pilots' toilets and the cabin partition, but there is enough space in front of the seats to get out without causing inconvenience to anyone. A slightly different situation with the second row seats. 2F, 2E, 2D are located directly behind the baffle. Therefore, it is better for passengers who suffer from the fear of confined spaces to refuse such a choice - after all, the wall in front of their eyes during the flight will only exacerbate this phobia.
A good choice of food becomes a plus here - after all, food is delivered starting from the nose of the liner. And the inconvenience with the reclined back of the seat of the person sitting in front is excluded here. If you want to buy tickets in row 14, keep in mind that it is usually cooler here than in the rest of the cabin.
All places of the 15th and 16th rows have restrictions on the folding of the seats, because emergency exits are located in the sixteenth and seventeenth rows. 17 B, 17 C, 17 D and 17 E - the so-called spase seats - the seats are quite comfortable, because the seats here are at a decent distance from the previous row. But here it should be borne in mind that tickets for all these places will be sold only to adult passengers who do not have disabilities and restrictions on movement. After all, in emergency the duty to open the emergency exit lies with the people occupying them.
Perhaps very good seats in the liner are chairs 18A and 18F- there is enough free space in front of them to exit. As for the least attractive options, here experts call the seats installed in the 33rd row, behind which the toilets are located. There are always limitations to the reclining function of the chair. In addition, due to the constant visits to toilets by passengers, it is always noisy here.
Model overview with business class zone
Consider another model owned by the same airline. The VQ-BIZ airliner is the only copy in the fleet of Rossiya.
Here, the first three rows are occupied by business class seats - double seats. Of course, these seats are quite comfortable, but 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D are located just behind the cockpit partition. Accordingly, there is not enough free space in front of the chairs, and the view of the wall is unlikely to impress tourists. Although it is advisable to buy tickets here to do work on the road.
Let's move on to and see what the layout of the Boeing 737 800 is, how many seats are provided by the designers in this liner and which seats will be the best choice for a passenger. There are 154 seats in this salon.
It will be comfortable to fly in the fourth row because of the free space in front of the seats - there is only a partition in front that separates the seats superior comfort. Emergency exit hatches are located on rows 12 and 13. That is, people who buy seats in rows 11 and 12 should think about the likely inability to recline the back of the chair.
13 C, 13E, 13B and 13D - seats located at the emergency doors - good option. Besides, good option there will be a choice of 14 rows with seats A and F. After all, there is enough free space in front of them.
Accordingly, the places of the last, 29th row are not the best option. It is always crowded and noisy due to the proximity of the toilets. In addition, the seatbacks cannot be fully reclined. And the stewards offering food will come here only after going around the entire plane. As you can see, there are many selection criteria, and most of the nuances depend on the personal preferences of the passenger.
In order not to spoil the mood at the very beginning of the vacation during the flight, it is advisable for inexperienced passengers to take the advice of experienced people. We will give general recommendations for choosing seats in the cabin of the liner. For a person who has not previously flown on board this model, it is appropriate in detail study the layout of the aircraft cabin and familiarize yourself with the main characteristics of the model. In addition, it does not hurt to ask the airline staff about the choice made during check-in or ask them for advice.
Consider your personal perception of turbulence. Here, experts suggest choosing places closer to the nose of the aircraft - shaking here is not felt as much as in the tail. It is advisable to avoid purchasing tickets for rows located in front of evacuation hatches or toilets. Remember, it is usually not possible to travel reclining here due to safety and design restrictions.
The seats located next to the ancillary areas of the liner are unlikely to meet the expectations of a passenger who dreams of flying in silence. It's always noisy and crowded here. Consider your own personal preferences and qualities. Traveling with a pet in your arms is advisable to plan closer to the aisle of the salon.
Results
As you can see, the selection criteria are simple. A thoughtful and planned approach is the key to a pleasant flight experience, because a well-chosen place for a trip sets the tone for any trip. And the ability to choose a comfortable option for yourself will turn into a good mood.
Boeing 737 800 is a new generation aircraft that allows transportation of up to 189 people 
The general layout of the one-class cabin of the liner 
Best Places on board this model - 17 V, 17 C, 17 D and 17 E 
In aircraft with a single-class cabin, the seats are arranged in rows in a 3 + 3 format 
The most comfortable seats are located in the business class cabin
The 737th is one of the most successful models of the American aircraft manufacturer The Boeing Company, as well as the most widely used airliner in the world. Since 1967, more than seven thousand machines of this modification have already been produced. And even today, the Boeing 737 continues to be produced and is in great demand among air carriers around the world. Its main competitor in the air transportation market, among narrow-body passenger aircraft, is the Airbus A320.
Boeing 737 photo
The Boeing Company, in production today, has nine variations of the 737, these are different modifications of 737-600, 737-700, 737-800 and 737-900. The Boeing 737 version can be chronologically divided into three groups - Original (first generation), Classic (second generation) and Next-Generation (third generation).
Generation Original (Models -100, -200)
The aircraft was first presented to the public in 1964, and in February 1968 it took to the skies for the first time. After that, the liner entered service with the airline. This was the 737-100 version, which was later modified into the more successful 737-200. The Boeing 737-200 was released in 1988. For air carriers, a total of more than 900 aircraft of this type were sold. The Boeing Company initially planned from 60 to 85 passenger seats in its aircraft, but after consultation with its first client, the number of seats was increased to one hundred. By increasing the number of seats in each row, Boeing prevailed over its rival DC-9
Generation Classic (Models -300, -400, -500)
In the early eighties, the Boeing 737 underwent a significant upgrade. The Boeing company has increased the number of passenger seats in the new model range. These modifications allow carrying up to 150 passengers. Aircraft power has increased. The plane was equipped with new engines and the latest avionics. The flight range has been increased. Harmful emissions have decreased. They began to meet the new standards. Boeing used a brand new CFM56 engine that had lower fuel consumption and also met strict noise limits. The wings of the aircraft were also modified. The aerodynamics have become better. Thus, successful models arose, 737-300, -400, -500, which can satisfy most airports in the world. The Boeing 737-300 took off in 1984 and was discontinued in December 1999.
Boeing 737 interior photo
In 1986, the company began to develop an expanded version marked as Boeing 737-400 with more powerful engines and a capacity of 170 passengers. It has become longer than its predecessor by three meters. Production of this model ended in 2000. The smallest and youngest member of the second generation, the 737-500, capable of carrying up to 132 passengers, entered service in February 1990. Before the end of production of 737-500 in 1999, more than 350 units were delivered to the airline.
Generation Next-Generation (Models -600, -700, -800, -900)
In the mid-nineties, the creation of the third generation of the Boeing 737 was started. This generation includes modifications -600, -700, -800 and -900. Unlike previous versions, the -800 and -900 models have undergone significant technological improvements.
One of the most important improvements is the presence of the Head-Up Display (HUD), which is used in military aircraft. The HUD is a transparent display that sits between the pilot and the cockpit window. All important data is projected onto it, such as altitude, speed, location and more. During takeoff and landing, a schematic representation of the runway is displayed on it, which allows the 737 to fly even in very poor visibility.
Boeing 737 interior layout
These versions were fitted with the new CFM 56-7B powerplant. The number of seats on the Boeing 737-700 is identical to the 737-300 version. The first 737-700 was delivered in 1997 to Southwest Airlines. Late version 737-800 is a modern variant with a longer range up to 5765 km and with 189 passenger seats. The 737-800 is a successful third generation 737 with over 900 units sold.
Demand for a variant similar to the 727-500 but with longer range led to the development of the 737-600 version. The Boeing 737-600 first flew in 1998. Boeing 737-900ER is the largest in the 737 family with a range of up to 6045 km. This model entered flight service in 2007.
The Boeing 777-200 is the first airliner in the Boeing 777 or Triple Seven (T7) family of wide-body, twin-engine aircraft. The aircraft is designed for medium-long haul airlines.
At the end of 1989, Boeing Commercial Airplanes began designing an extended version of the Boeing 767 with a wingspan increased to 63.73 meters. When designing, the new aircraft received advanced technologies for that time, as well as a new design. In mid-October 1990, the project received the designation Boeing 777, which indicated the emergence of a new family. And the first modification was designated as 777-200.
During the construction of the Boeing 777-200, to facilitate the construction of the airframe, the use of composite materials was widely used, which occupy about 10 percent of the weight of the entire structure.
Boeing 777-200 photo
Powerful Pratt & Whitney PW4074 high-bypass turbojet engines with a thrust of 329 kN each were installed on the new airliner. Subsequently, the Boeing 777-200 aircraft used General Electric GE90-75Bs engines with a thrust of 334 kN and Rolls-Royce Trent 875s engines with a similar thrust.
The Boeing 777-200 was Boeing's first passenger aircraft to feature a fly-by-wire (FBW) system. The aircraft used avionics manufactured by Honeywell, which complies with the advanced computer data bus standard used in ARINC 629 avionics. Six multifunctional TFT displays are used to display all the necessary information about the flight and the status of on-board systems. The Boeing 777-200 was equipped with the Aircraft Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) (Traffic alert and Collision Avoidance System). Today, according to ICAO standards, TCAS equipment must be installed on all aircraft designed to carry more than 19 passengers.
The first flight of the Boeing 777-200 took place on June 12, 1994. FAA and JAA certificates were received by the airliner on April 19, 1995. The aircraft's first operator was United Airlines, which received its first Triple Seven on May 15, 1995.
The cabin of the aircraft in three class configuration has 305 passenger seats. With a two-class layout of the cabin, it is possible to accommodate 400 passengers. With an economical layout of the cabin, the number of passenger seats is 440 seats.
On February 6, 1997, a Boeing 777-200ER was handed over to British Airways. This modification has a greater flight range compared to the Boeing 777-200, which is 14,305 kilometers, against 9,700 kilometers of the base model.
The Boeing 777-200ER has also become one of the best-selling twin-engine jet passenger aircraft in the world. In 2010, 415 units of this modification were delivered, more than thirty airlines.
The main Boeing 777-200 destinations today are London - New York, Denver - Honolulu, Tokyo - San Francisco. And the main directions of the Boeing 777-200ER are London - Los Angeles, Tokyo - Sydney, Chicago - Seoul.
The main competitor for the Boeing 777-200 is the European airliner Airbus A330-300.
Best Seats on Boeing 777-200 - Vietnam Airlines
Technical characteristics of the Boeing 777-200 aircraft:
- Boeing 777-200 first flight: June 12, 1994
- Years of production: since 1994
- Length: 63.73 m.
- Height: 18.52 m.
- Wingspan: 60.93 m.
- Empty weight: 135880 kg.
- Maximum takeoff weight: 262480 kg.
- Wing area: 427.80 sq.m.
- Cruise speed: 905 km/h
- Maximum speed: 945 km/h
- Ceiling: 13100 m.
- Flight range: 9700 km.
- Takeoff run: 3000 m.
- Run length: 1700 m.
- Engines: 2 x turbofan Pratt & Whitney PW4074 (329 kN), PW4077s (345 kN), General Electric GE90-75Bs (334 kN), GE90-76Bs (338 kN), Rolls-Royce Trent 875s (334 kN), Trent 877s (345 kN)
- Crew: 2 people
- Number of passenger seats: 440 seats in economy class
Boeing 777-200. Gallery.
How often have you thought about what kind of plane is flying over you or on which one you are going on a trip? Is it Boeing or Airbus? Is it A330 or B777?
Here is a simple instruction for identifying the type and model of aircraft for those who are interested in aviation. Let's try to make this guide as clear as possible.
How to identify an aircraft?
The first and easiest way is to look at the name of the aircraft, which is often written on the fuselage. On most aircraft it can be found and read and is not hard to do if you are close enough to the aircraft.
For practical reasons, we will focus only on two aviation giants - Airbus (Airbus) and Boeing (Boeing) and will not consider other manufacturers such as: Lockheed, McDonnell Douglas, Antonov, Ilyushin, Bombardier, Embraer, Sukhoi.
We will also consider aircraft that this moment actively fly around the world, so old models will not be described here.
Brief information
Boeing (Boeing) is an American company and the world's largest aircraft manufacturer in terms of profits, orders and deliveries of finished aircraft. Airbus is a European manufacturer, a division of EADS, and the creator of almost half of the world's jet aircraft.
Boeing aircraft numbering starts with the number 7, such as 737, 747, 757, 767, 777 and the newest 787 Dreamliner.
Airbus aircraft numbering starts with the number 3, for example A300, A310, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, A380.
Airbus or Boeing. A-team vs. b-team
Airbus nose - convex, rounded 
The new part of the Boeing - built up 
Check the nose of the plane, Boeing's is more pointed, Airbus's is rounded.
Look at the cockpit windows. The windows on an Airbus plane have a straight bottom line, and on most Boeings this border is V-shaped. Also, the outer window of an Airbus looks like its corner has been cut off.
Airbus A330 APU area (tail) - rounded 
Boeing B777 APU area (tail) - "cut down" 
Take a look at the tail of the aircraft, namely the APU (APU - Auxiliary power point). Both Airbus and Boeing have a circular tail section, with one exception - the Boeing has a "sawn off" shape at the end.
All Airbus wide-body aircraft, except for the A380, have a straight upper fuselage shape, up to the APU. On Boeings, the tail section is tapered, while on Airbuses, the top line remains straight, while the bottom curves strongly upwards.
Narrow-body or Wide-body aircraft
Narrow-body aircraft are aircraft that have only one aisle between the seats and are usually smaller and shorter in size.
Airbus: A318, A319, A320 and A321
Boeing: B737 and B757
Wide-body aircraft are aircraft with two aisles between the seats, they are usually larger and longer in size.
Airbus: A300, A310, A330, A340, A380 and A350.
Boeing: B747, B757, B767, B777, B787 Dreamliner and B747-8 Intercontinental
2 engines or 4 engines
Only A340, A380 and B747 series aircraft have 4 engines, other aircraft have 2 engines each.
Large aircraft A340, A380 and B747:
If an aircraft has 4 engines and 2 full rows of windows, then it is an Airbus A380 
If the plane has 4 engines and one and a half rows of windows, then this is a Boeing B747 
One row of seats, long fuselage and 4 engines - Airbus A340 
B777 or A330
Boeing B777 has 3 pairs of wheels on each chassis. The B777 has 14 wheels in total, in a 6 6 2 configuration. 
The Boeing B777 does not have winglets.
The Airbus A330 aircraft has two pairs of wheels on each landing gear 
Wheels: Boeing has 3 pairs of wheels, Airbus has 2 pairs of wheels on each chassis.
Tail section (APU): Boeing has a sawn-off tail section, Airbus has a tapered tail section.
Wings: Boeing does not have wingtips, Airbus has wings that curl at the ends.
A320 or B737 series
In terms of capacity, here's how Airbus planes compare to Boeing planes
A318 vs. B737-600
A319 vs. B737-700
A320 vs. B737-800
A321 vs. B737-900
Left B737-700, right A320. Pay attention to the difference in the shape of the aircraft. 
Compare the A320 at the top and the B737 at the bottom. The fuselage of the 320 is rounded at the nose and pointed at the tail. The fuselage of the 737 is pointed at the nose and rounded at the tail. 
Can you guess where is A320 and where is B737? 
In each case, the Boeing version of the aircraft is lighter and can accommodate more people. The Airbus aircraft is located higher from the ground, compared to the Boeing. The A320 series aircraft have fly-by-wire technology, which means that the computer plays an important role during the flight, unlike the Boeing 737, where the pilot is given a central role. The A320 is longer than the B737 but has a smaller wingspan.
Look at the vertical stabilizer in the tail section to distinguish the 737 from the A320. If the angle of the tail fin is very sharp where it attaches to the fuselage, then it's a B737.
If the aircraft is larger, has round engines and a longer fuselage, then this is the A320. If the engines are flattened at the bottom, then this is a B737.
More about Boeing.
More about Boeing B737.
The Boeing B737 comes in 9 versions -100, -200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900ER. Versions -300, -400 and -500 fall into the classic category, and the last 4 versions are new generation Boeings. The -300s series is the shortest and -900ER the longest.
B737-100 Classic 
B737-200 classic 
B737-300 classic 
B737-400 classic 
B737-500 classic 
B737-600 new generation 
B737-700 new generation 
B737-800 new generation 
B737-900 new generation 
The Boeing-100s series no longer flies.
If the front of the engine is slightly flattened, then this is a classic series, and if the shape is almost rounded, then this is a new generation.
If you look at the APU and see two holes, then this is a new generation, if there is one hole, then this is the classic version.
Also, all classic versions have additional small windows above the main ones in the cockpit (eyebrow windows).
If the plane seems long and it's classic, then it's the 400 series, if it's long and it's a new generation, then it's the 800 series. If the plane is very long and has 3 doors on each side, then it is a 900 series.
More about B747
Boeing B747 is available in 5 versions - 100, -SP, -200, -300, and -400. All versions are 70.6 meters long, except for the B747SP which is 15 meters shorter. There are several variations, but we will only consider the "big five".
The Boeing B747-100 and -200 have 10 windows on each side of the upper deck, some early versions of the -100 series that are no longer in production had 3 windows on each side of the upper deck. 
B747-200 has 10 windows on each side of the upper deck. 
The B747-300 has a longer upper deck than the -200 and -100 series. Also, the -300 series has a door on the upper deck. 
Only the Boeing B747-400 version has curved wings at the end. 
The B747-SP version has a shorter fuselage, but this is offset by a longer nose. 
More about Boeing B757s
B757s are produced in two series -200 and -300.
Series -200 comes with 3 doors on each side and small windows emergency exit.
Series - 300 has 4 doors and 2 emergency exit windows on each side. 
More about Boeing B767s
Boeing B767 is produced in three series - 200, -300 and -400 with corresponding versions for long-range flights. The -200 series is the shortest, the -400 series is the longest respectively.
B767-200 
B767-300 
B767-400 
What is the key difference between Boeing B757 and B767?
The wingspan of the Boeing 767 is 48 meters, which is 10 meters more than the 757. The position of the front wheel relative to the cabin is more forward in the Boeing 767 than in the 757.
Also, the main wheel system is much closer to the rear of the aircraft on the Boeing 767.
More about the Boeing B777s
The easiest way to identify a Boeing B777 is to look at its tail section, looking for a razor-shaped tail cone. Also pay attention to the main landing gear, if you see 6 wheels on each landing gear, then this is a 777. There are 4 passenger versions of the Boeing 777: B777-200, B777-200 ER (Extended Range), B777-200LR (Longer Range), B777- 300 and B777-300ER (Extended Range). These versions differ in fuselage length and flight range. The -300s series is longer than -200s by 10 meters.
Fuselage length:
B777-200 - 63.7m
B777-200ER - 63.7m
The B777-200LR - 63.7m - is the longest range commercial aircraft. Boeing called this aircraft Worldliner, noting that it can connect almost any two airports in the world. 
B777-300 - 73.9m
B777-300ER - 73.9m 
More about Airbus aircraft
Airbus A300s
A300 B2 
A300 B4 
A300-600 
The basic fuselage design of the A330 is borrowed from the A300. How can you tell two planes apart if they are parked next to each other? The A330 has upturned wingtips and is longer than the A300. The Airbus A330 may or may not have wingtips. Also, the A330 has a larger wingspan.
A310 
The Airbus A310 is a smaller version of the A300. It is produced in two different versions -200 and -300. It has a shorter fuselage and a smaller tail than the A300. Also, the A310 only has two doors on each side, unlike the A300 which has 3 doors on each side.
More about Airbus A320s
The A320 series of aircraft includes the A318-100, A319-100, A320-200 and A321-200.
If we compare the length of the fuselage, then the A318 is the shortest, and the A321 is the longest.
A318-100 – 31.44m 
A319-100 - 33.84m 
A320-200 - 37.57m 
A321-200 - 44.51m 
The A320 usually has two emergency exit windows on the wings of the aircraft, while the A318 and A319 only have one emergency exit window. The A321 aircraft has 4 doors on each side.
More about Airbus aircraft A330s series
Airbus A330 is delivered in 2 passenger versions A330-200 and A330-300. The -300 series is longer than -200. The -300 version can carry more passengers, but has less range.
Fuselage length
A330-200 - 58.8m 
A330-300 - 63.6m 
More about Airbus A340s series aircraft
If the plane has 4 engines and a one-story cabin, then you can bet that this is an A340. Airbus A340 is produced in 4 versions A340-200, A340-300, A340-500 and A340-600.
The length of the fuselage can help distinguish the versions from each other. The A340-600 is the second largest aircraft in the world after the Boeing B747-8 Intercontinental (currently under development). Both the -500 and -600 series are available in High Gross Weight versions with increased range, fuel capacity and weight.
Fuselage length
A340-200 - 59.39m 
A340-300 – 63.60m 
A340-500 – 67.90m 
A340-600 – 75.30m 
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It is the world's largest twin-engine jet passenger aircraft. Boeing 777 sets absolute distance record for passenger aircraft- 21.601 thousand km! Boeing 777 ("Triple Seven" or "three sevens") - this aircraft was developed in the early 1990s, made its first flight in 1994, and has been in operation since 1995. The Boeing 777 was the first commercial airliner to be 100% computer-generated. And this is the safest long-haul airliner in the history of aviation!
I flew three sevens only once - from Dubai to Male with the Emirates airline, and then I was surprised to learn that they saved a lot on the layout of the economy class cabin, we will put one additional seat in the row, reducing the width of the rest! In this report, I will talk about the history of creation, design features and show the passenger compartment of the largest operator of this type of aircraft in Russia.
History of creation
In the mid 1970s. Three-engined 777, which was conceived as a competitor for the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 and Lockheed L-1011. This aircraft was conceived as a modified version of the 767 with a redesigned wing and tail section. It was planned to create two main options: a short-haul aircraft that would be able to carry up to 175 passengers over a distance of 5,000 kilometers, and an intercontinental liner carrying the same number of passengers over a distance of up to 8,000 kilometers.
Work on twin-engined aircraft soon began, but the 777 project was shelved due to difficulties with the design of the tail section of the aircraft, and the company also decided to focus on the more commercially promising 757 and 767. As a result, when both machines began to roll off the assembly line, it became it is clear that a link is missing in the line of Boeing aircraft. There was an urgent need to have an aircraft that would be in a niche between such machines as the Boeing 767-300ER and Boeing 747-400.
1. Initially, Boeing planned to simply modify the 767, resulting in the concept of the so-called 767-X. It was in many ways akin to the 767, but had a longer fuselage, larger wing, and could carry about 340 passengers for distances of up to 13,500 kilometers.
2. But the airlines were not impressed with the new aircraft. They wanted to have an aircraft capable of flying shorter distances and with a cabin configuration similar to the Boeing 747, which, in addition, could be changed by adding or removing the required number of passengers in the cabin of one class or another. Another necessary condition was the reduction in operating costs - they would have to be significantly lower than those of the 767. As a result, the original design was heavily revised and the twin-engine Boeing 777 was born.
Boeing 777 became the first commercial airliner 100% developed on computers. During the entire development period, not a single paper drawing was released, everything was made using a three-dimensional design system.
The development of the aircraft began in 1990 and immediately received the first order from United Airlines. In 1995, the first 777 began operating commercial flights. To date, the 777-200LR is the aircraft capable of making the longest passenger flights in the world.
Modifications
3. 777-200 was the first modification of the aircraft and was intended for Segment A. The first 777-200 was transferred to United Airlines on May 15, 1995. With a range of 5235 nautical miles, the 777-200 modification was focused primarily on US domestic carriers. A total of 88 different aircraft of the 777-200 modification were handed over to ten customers. Airbus' competitor is the A330-300.
4. 777-300. An extended version of the 777-300 was intended to replace the Boeing 747-100 and Boeing 747-200 aircraft. Compared to older versions of the 747, the extended version has similar passenger capacity and range, but consumes a third less fuel and has 40% lower operating costs. The fuselage of the 777-300 is 11 meters longer than the base 777-200, allowing up to 550 passengers to be accommodated in a single-class configuration. The maximum modification range is 6015 nautical miles, which allows the 777-300 to serve the heavily loaded destinations previously served by the 747.
5. 777-200LR("LR" stands for "Longer Range" - long range), the model for Segment C, in 2006 became the most "long-range" commercial airliner in the world. Boeing called this model Worldliner, indicating the ability of an airliner to connect almost any two airports. The modification set a world record for the longest non-stop flight among commercial airliners - the flight range is 9,380 nautical miles (17,370 km). Modification 777-200LR is designed for extra long flights, such as Los Angeles - Singapore or Dallas - Tokyo. The 777-200LR has an increased maximum takeoff weight and three additional fuel tanks in the rear luggage compartment.
777-300ER("ER" stands for Extended Range, increased range) is a modification of the 777-300. The modification has bevelled and elongated wingtips, new main landing gear, reinforced front strut and additional fuel tanks. Standard on this model, the GE90-115B turbofan engines are by far the most powerful jet engines in the world, with a maximum thrust of 513 kN. The maximum range is 7,930 nautical miles (14,690 km), made possible by increased maximum takeoff weight and fuel capacity. The range of the 777-300ER fully loaded is increased by approximately 34% compared to the 777-300. After flight tests, the introduction of new engines, wings and an increase in takeoff weight, fuel consumption decreased by 1.4%.
6. And all the modifications in the visual range:
7. A good illustration for comparing scales is ahead of the 737th. Please note that the diameter of the GE-115B engine installed on the 777 is only 30 cm smaller than the width of the Boeing 737 cabin!
Structural elements
8. The design of the airframe includes the use of composite materials, which make up 9% of the weight of the structure. From such materials are made, including the floor of the cabin and the steering wheels. main part the fuselage has a circular section and at the rear passes into a blade-like tail cone, in which the auxiliary power unit is located.
12. The airliner also has the largest landing gear and largest tires ever used in a commercial jet airliner. Each tire on the 777-300ER's six-wheel main landing gear can carry a load of 27 tons, more than the tire load of a Boeing 747-400!
15. The aircraft has three redundant hydraulic systems, of which only one is needed for landing. An emergency aircraft turbine is located in the wing fairing under the fuselage - a small propeller that extends from the aircraft when emergency situations to ensure minimum power supply.
The General Electric GE90 engines on the Boeing 777 are the largest and most powerful jet engines in aviation history. And all five Boeing 777-300s of Transaero Airlines are equipped with Rolls Royse RR211 Trent 892 engines:
cockpit
17. The cockpit is very spacious. Boeing 777 in all modifications is a long-haul airliner capable of serving non-stop commercial flights up to 18 hours. However, the rules of various aviation regulators, professional and trade union organizations limit the time continuous work crew and flight attendants.
Interior
The interior of the 777, also known as the Boeing Signature Interior, features curved lines, oversized luggage racks and indirect lighting. Seat configuration ranges from 4 in a row in first class to 10 in economy class. The size of the windows - 380 × 250 mm - was the largest of all commercial airliners before the introduction of the 787.
The passenger cabin of each airline has its own layout. It depends on certain requirements of the customer, and not on the type of aircraft!
Please note that in the economy class, Transaero has one seat less in a row than, for example, Emirates (!) and Aeroflot.
20. Examples of the layout of the Boeing 777 -200 and -300 a / k Transaero. Economy 2-5-2:
21. Economy 3-3-3:
22. Aeroflot - economy: 3-4-3:
23. Let's take a look at the Boeing-777-300 of Transaero Airlines. This EI-UNM aircraft has previously flown in Singapore Airlines. The salon is completely updated, the Lumexis entertainment system is installed everywhere. The upholstery uses wear-resistant Alcantara material, and the seat manufacturer is the Italian company Aviointeriors.
Imperial class:
27. Business class:
28. Economy class. An economy class cabin in red is called "economy class" and blue is called " tourist class". They differ in seat pitch. In economy class - 36 inches, in tourist - 32 inches.
31. Visually, the color separation in the cabin is pleasing to the eye:
32. Kitchen in the tail section of the aircraft:
33. And even an installation for uncorking bottles of champagne for the "Imperial" class:
34. In total, about 1,100 boards have been produced at the moment! Once I photographed the 1000th copy in Dubai:
35. Security. This liner is considered the safest aircraft among all long-haul liners. The Boeing 777 has had eight accidents in its 18 years of operation, including one crash and two hijack attempts. On July 6, 2013, the first fatal air crash occurred. An Asiana Airlines Boeing 777-200ER flying from Seoul to San Francisco crashed while landing at San Francisco Airport, hitting the runway with its tail end. 2 people died.
