Vought is under contract to Boeing to produce the wing spoilers
and inboard flaps along with the nacelle panels for the 777.
Vought's predecessor was awarded the Boeing 777 contract in
1992.
In addition, Vought's facilities in Brea, Calif., and Everett, Wash., provide the following detail parts for the 777: FLE attach straps and nose beams, webs, bulkheads, longerons, edge frames, stowbin fittings, other fittings and window plugs.
 The 777 family is designed to fill the size gap between the 767 and 747. The market-driven 777-200 twinjet seats from 305 to 328 passengers in a typical three-class configuration. The initial 777-200, which was first delivered in May 1995, has a range of up to 5,925 miles.
The 777-200ER (extended range) was first delivered in February 1997. This model is capable of flying the same number of passengers up to 7,695 nautical miles. The latest 777 derivative is the 777-300, a stretched version that provides seating for 328 to 394 passengers in a typical three-class configuration.
The 777-200 and 777-300 longer-range derivatives bring the popular twinjets from Boeing Commercial Airplanes Group to new markets. Continuing the tradition of the 777, these airplanes fulfill the original vision of the 777 family plan. The 777-200 is the longest-range airplane in the world, while the 777-300 is the ideal replacement for early 747s. |
