Boeing 737-800
The Boeing 737-800 is part of the 737 Next Generation family and became one of the most widely flown airliners ever built, with thousands delivered to airlines worldwide. It typically seats around 160 to 190 passengers and is a mainstay of short- and medium-haul routes. Compared with the original 737, it has a longer fuselage, a redesigned wing, and a modern glass cockpit. Its popularity made it the direct ancestor of the later 737 MAX series.
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The 737-800's popularity made it the direct ancestor of the later 737 MAX series.
Specifications
| Length | 39.5 m (130 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.8 m (117 ft) |
| Height | 12.6 m (41 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 189 |
| Persons on board | 162-189 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 78.2 t |
| Range | 2,935 NM (5,436 km) |
| Maximum speed | 473 kt (876 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) |
| Rate of climb | 3,000 ft/min (15.2 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 2,256 m (7,402 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 26,000 l |
| Engines | CFM56-7B |
| Units built | 5,202 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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