Threshold Review: FlightFactor 777-200LR for X-Plane 12
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Filip Kalic reviews FlightFactor's newly released 777-200LR for X-Plane 12, examining the aircraft's historical background (first flight 2005, only 61 built, 8,555 nm range), and assessing how it completes the developer's 777 family alongside the -200ER, -300ER, and -F variants. The review promises detailed coverage of systems simulation, visuals, sounds, and practical flight experience, with Kalic noting high expectations based on positive prior reviews of other 777 variants in the lineup.
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Introduction
With the release of the 777-200LR, FlightFactor has completed their 777 lineup for X-Plane 12. Having flown all the other variants the developer released (the 200ER, -300ER, and -F), I was super excited to get my hands on the -200LR, and I am very happy to see the lineup finally complete.
My experience with the 777 series by FlightFactor has been overwhelmingly positive. Earlier this year, I reviewed the -300ER, where I came away thoroughly impressed. As a result, my expectations are high for the -200LR, and based on the previous entries in the lineup, I believe my expectations will be met. Although FlightFactor provided this aircraft for review, my opinions remain entirely my own, and I will be quick to point out any issues I come across. Make sure to read the full review to help you decide whether the 777-200LR is worth adding to your hangar.
History
The Boeing 777-200LR, named the “Worldliner” by Boeing was launched in February of 2000, alongside the -300ER, under the designation 777-200X. Development of the -200LR was paused in October 2001 due to the September 11 attacks, with Boeing having only completed around 10% of the design out there. Development on the -200LR resumed in March 2003, and made its first flight on March 8, 2005, and became certified by the FAA and EASA in February 2006. The first delivery of the aircraft went to Pakistan International Airlines on February 26, 2006.
The selling point of the -200LR is its high range. With a maximum range of 8,555 nautical miles, the aircraft saw almost double the range of the original 777-200, and became the world’s longest range commercial airliner once it entered service. Boeing was able to achieve this with three optional auxiliary fuel tanks installed in the rear cargo hold, along with extended raked wingtips, a strengthened airframe, and a redesigned main landing gear. Before even entering commercial service, on the 10th of November 2005, the first -200LR set a world record for the longest non-stop flight by a commercial airliner, flying 11,664 nautical miles eastbound from Hong Kong to London in 22 hours and 42 minutes.
Even with its significant range, the -200LR was by all means, a niche product. Only 61 aircraft were ever built, being delivered to only 12 customers, far off of the 833 deliveries that the -300ER has. The primary operators of the -200LR include(d) Delta Air Lines, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, and Air Canada. The type does still remain in…
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