Boeing 737-900
The Boeing 737-900 is the largest member of the 'Next Generation' 737 family, stretched to carry more passengers than any earlier 737. An extended version, the 737-900ER, added extra emergency exits and a strengthened structure to legally carry its full passenger capacity, since the original -900 was limited by evacuation rules despite its size. It became Boeing's direct answer to the larger Airbus A321 in that segment. It was eventually succeeded by the even longer 737 MAX 9 and MAX 10.
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The 737-900ER added extra emergency exits and a strengthened structure so it could legally carry its full passenger capacity.
Specifications
| Length | 42.1 m (138 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.8 m (117 ft) |
| Height | 12.6 m (41 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 189 |
| Persons on board | 177-189 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 78.2 t |
| Range | 3,200 NM (5,926 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 | 2,900 m (9,514 ft) |
| Landing distance | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 26,000 l |
| Engines | 2x CFM56-7B |
| Units built | 564 |
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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