Airbus A340-500
The A340-500 is the world’s second-longest-range aircraft. It can go up to 16,670 kilometers (9,000 miles) in 19 hours. The A340-500 flew in February 2002, with Emirates becoming the first to utilize it in December 2003. The airliner can carry up to 375 passengers.
The aircraft is motorized by four RR Trent 500 engines, each with a maximum thrust of 249kN. The aircraft has a top speed of Mach 0.86 and fuel tanks with a capacity of 222,850 gallons.
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
With a range of 14,800 km to 15,750 km (8,000 nmi to 8,500 nmi), the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner ranks third among the world’s ten longest-range jets. The aircraft was designed to be a larger version of the 787-8. It can accommodate up to 290 people.
The 787-9 Dreamliner had its inaugural flight in September 2013, and Air New Zealand aims to bring it into operation in the middle of 2014. 26 different buyers have ordered 396 787-9s thus far.
The 787-9 is powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines or two General Electric GEnx-1B engines. This indicates that the aircraft can take off with a maximum weight of 250,836 kg and cruise at Mach 0.85.
The Airbus A380
The Airbus A380 is the world’s biggest passenger jet, seating up to 853 passengers. It is also one of the aircraft with the most fantastic range, having a range of up to 15,700km (8,477nmi).
The A380 program (formerly known as A3XX) commenced in December 2000, with the maiden flight in April 2005. Singapore Airlines was the first to bring the first A380 into service in October 2007.
Four Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines power the aircraft. The ship can journey at a maximum speed of 945 km/h (Mach 0.89).
Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner has the world’s fifth-longest range, from 14,200 to 15,200km (7,650 to 8,200nmi). It consumes less fuel than comparable aircraft and can carry up to 250 passengers.
The 787-8 Dreamliner program started in April 2004, with the maiden flight in December 2009. All Nippon Airways (ANA) received the first 787-8 jet in September 2011.
The aircraft is powered by two engines, either two Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines or two General Electric GEnx-1B engines, each delivering 329kN of thrust. These engines enable you to go at 0.85 Mach while consuming less gasoline.
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental
The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental (747-8I) is the world’s sixth-longest-range jet, with a range of 14,815 km (8,000 mi). It can carry 467 people in three classes between New York and Hong Kong, LA and Mumbai, and London and Singapore.
The 747-8I is the largest passenger airliner in the 747 fleet. The jet made its maiden flight in March 2011, and the first 747-8I was delivered to Lufthansa, the launch client, in June 2012.
The aircraft is powered by four GE GEnx-2B67 engines, each capable of pushing up to 66,500 pounds. At 35,000 feet, the 747-8I can travel at a peak speed of Mach 0.855.
Airbus A350-1000
The Airbus A350-1000 is the world’s eighth longest-range passenger airliner, with a projected range of 14,800 kilometers (8,000 mi). It is the most prominent member of the A350 XWB series, with a two-class interior that can seat 369 passengers.
Airbus has already received orders for 176 A350-1000 aircraft. The first aircraft is anticipated to enter service in 2017. The aircraft can even accommodate 400 passengers when configured in a higher-density configuration.
The aircraft is propelled by two Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, each having a maximum output of 432kN. The engine allows the aircraft to reach its peak speed of Mach 0.89.
Airbus A340-600
The Airbus A340-600 is the world’s eighth-longest-range passenger airliner, having a range of 14,600 kilometers. The aircraft has 359 seats in a standard three-class configuration.
The A340-600 had its maiden flight in April 2001. Virgin Atlantic Airways was the first customer, receiving the first jet in August 2002. To date, more than 130 A34-600 aircraft have been delivered to clients all around the globe.
The power unit comprises four Rolls-Royce Trent 550 engines with a maximum thrust of 249kN. The aircraft can travel at a leading speed of 0.86 Mach.
Boeing 777-300er
The Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) is the ninth-longest-range airliner, with a range of 14,490km (7,825nmi). It features a regular three-class cabin layout and can accommodate 386 passengers. Long-haul flights between Los Angeles and Sydney, New York and Hong Kong, Singapore and London, Paris and Los Angeles, and Dubai and New York may take up to 15 hours.
Boeing Released The 777-300er In September 1996.
The aircraft had its maiden flight in Oct 1996. British Airways was the first to purchase a 777-300ER. The first one arrived in February 1997.
The aircraft is powered by GE’s GE90-115B engines, which provide a thrust of 115,300 pounds (512 kN). The plane’s usual operating speed at 35,000 feet is 0.84 Mach.
Airbus A350-900
The Airbus A350-900 is the sixth longest-range aircraft. It has a range of 14,350km (8,250nmi). It’s one of many A350 XWB models. The airliner has two classes of seats and can accommodate 315 passengers.
The A350-900 had its maiden flight in June 2013, and the first jet for Qatar Airways is expected to fly in the second part of 2014. Airbus has received orders for 509 A350-900 aircraft.
The A350-900 is powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines that provide 374kN of thrust. The aircraft is designed to utilize very little fuel and can reach speeds up to 945 km/h (Mach 0.89).
