Boeing outlines 777 freighter studies

[jiml1126]

There's an article from Flight International (23-29MAR, 2004) about Boeing's study plan for 777F.

The 777F will be based on -200LR variant with payload up to 20000kg (44000lb). It is designated as 777-200LRXF, with overall payload capability betweeb 100000kg and 110000kg.

EVA Airways and Lufthansa Cargo have both shown interest in 777F.

[NOTAR520AC]

Interesting... That would be one sweet freighter to fly!

[pilotgolfer]

sounds like a good idea. i mean, heck, they have freighter versions of every other type of their planes so why not the 777? would be pretty neat to see.
-ryan-

[DAL767-400ER]

Boeing outlines 777 freighter studies

I definitely like the idea. I hope this doesn't mean the end of MD-11F service with the major carriers.

-Colin

[uy707]

Re: Boeing outlines 777 freighter studies

I definitely like the idea. I hope this doesn't mean the end of MD-11F service with the major carriers.

-Colin

Sooner or later, this may happen by 10 years or so. I would not be surprised this new variant will initially be targeted to MD11Fs operators not willing to upgrade on 744Fs but ready to invest premiums for up to date stuff.
Alain

[NOTAR520AC]

I hope the Mad Dogs stick around- they're great jets- where way ahead of their time. Keep in mind there are still DC-3s, DC-8s, 707s, 727s, etc. flying cargo; so I think the M11 might be around for at least 10 years like uy707 mentioned.

[A340_flyer]

An excellent idea on Boeing's part. A freighter with the payload of the MD-11 which could fly Europe-Asia or Transpacific non-stop is bound to be a popular one with the major freight carriers.

[NOTAR520AC]

Anybody know what the range of a fully-loaded M11F is?

[Celestar]

The Range of a fully loaded MD11F is around 3800nm (GE engines), with around 85,000kg payload, where a 777-200LR would (my own extrapolation of data) would travel around 5500nm with 85t of payload or be able to carry full payload of 100-110t over 4000nm.

source: Boeing

Celestar

[NOTAR520AC]

Impressive!

[MauwieAir]

hope the Mad Dogs stick around- they're great jets- where way ahead of their time. Keep in mind there are still DC-3s, DC-8s, 707s, 727s, etc. flying cargo; so I think the M11 might be around for at least 10 years like uy707 mentioned.

LH is still looking for MD-11F's and i thought they are getting some from swiss. and LH has the youngest MD-11 so they will stay in the fleet for OVER the 10 years.....

[Stephen Toernblom]

I hope that Boeing does make this. I would LOVE to photograph this.

[NOTAR520AC]

[quote="MauwieAir"]

LH is still looking for MD-11F's and i thought they are getting some from swiss. and LH has the youngest MD-11 so they will stay in the fleet for OVER the 10 years.....

Excellent!