Overview
The 737 MAX 8 replaced the 737-800 with larger, more efficient CFM LEAP-1B engines, split-tip winglets and updated systems, cutting fuel burn by roughly 14 per cent.
The type was grounded worldwide from 2019 to 2020 after two fatal accidents linked to its MCAS flight-control software; it returned to service after extensive changes.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 39.52 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.92 m |
| Height | 12.30 m |
| Wing area | 127.0 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 45,070 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 82,191 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 25,816 L |
Performance
| Cruise speed | 839 km/h |
|---|---|
| Max. Mach | Mach 0.82 |
| Range | 6,570 km |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 2 |
|---|---|
| Seats (typical) | 178 |
| Seats (max.) | 210 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | CFM International LEAP-1B |
| Thrust (each) | 130.0 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: John Crowley from Seattle, WA, USA / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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