Other changes compared with the 777-200 include a tailskid and ground manoeuvring cameras mounted on the horizontal tail and underneath the forward fuselage. To cope with the stretch and the up to 13 tonne (28,600lb) increased max takeoff weight the 300 features a strengthened undercarriage, airframe and inboard wing. The longer fuselage allows seating for up to 550 passengers in a single class high density configuration. Compared to the older 747s the stretched 777 has comparable passenger capacity and range, but burns one third less fuel and features 40% lower maintenance costs.Ĭompared with the baseline 777-200 the 300 features a 10.13m (33ft 3in) stretch, comprising plugs fore and aft of the wings. The stretched 777-300 is designed as a replacement for early generation 747s (747-100s and 200s). Boeing's 777-300 is powered by the world's most powerful turbofan engines.
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