787-9 vs 787-8
The 787-9 typically seats about 48 more passengers and flies about 480 km further. The 787-8 flew first, 4 years earlier.
787-9 · 62.8 m
787-8 · 56.7 m
| Boeing 787-9 | Boeing 787-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Boeing | Boeing |
| First flight | 2013 | 2009 |
| Typical seats | 296 | 248 |
| Range | 14,010 km | 13,530 km |
| Length | 62.8 m | 56.7 m |
| Engines | 2 × jet | 2 × jet |
| Body | Wide-body | Wide-body |
● marks the higher figure. Bigger isn’t always better: airlines pick the size that fits the route.
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