Boeing 737 MAX 9
The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is a stretched version of the 737 MAX family, seating more passengers than the standard MAX 8 on the same basic wing and engines. It competes directly with Airbus's larger A321neo, though it typically carries somewhat fewer passengers than that rival. An optional extra emergency exit near the rear of the cabin can be added to meet evacuation requirements at its higher passenger capacity. It has drawn public attention after a mid-flight incident in which an unused emergency exit panel (a 'door plug') detached in 2024.
Did you know?
The 737 MAX 9 can add an optional extra emergency exit near the rear of the cabin to meet its higher passenger capacity.
Specifications
| Length | 42.2 m (138 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.9 m (118 ft) |
| Height | 12.3 m (40 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 220 |
| Persons on board | 220 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 88.3 t |
| Range | 3,550 NM (6,575 km) |
| Maximum speed | 490 kt (907 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Take-off distance | 2,600 m (8,530 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 25,816 l |
| Engines | 2x CFM LEAP-1B |
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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