Overview
The 737-800 is the most popular member of Boeing's Next-Generation 737 family. Thousands are in service with airlines and low-cost carriers worldwide, flying routes of up to about six hours.
Its success made the 737 the best-selling jet airliner family in history.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 39.50 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.80 m |
| Height | 12.50 m |
| Wing area | 124.6 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 41,413 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 79,016 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 26,020 L |
Performance
| Max. speed | 876 km/h |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 842 km/h |
| Max. Mach | Mach 0.82 |
| Range | 5,436 km |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 2 |
|---|---|
| Seats (typical) | 162 |
| Seats (max.) | 189 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | CFM International CFM56-7B |
| Thrust (each) | 121.4 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Did you know?
At the peak of 737NG production, a 737 was taking off or landing somewhere in the world every few seconds.
Photos
Photo 1: Cory W. Watts from Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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