Boeing 737-800

Boeing Commercial Airplanes

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Boeing 737-800 aircraft
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About

The Boeing 737-800 is the best-selling variant of the entire 737 family and one of the most successful commercial aircraft ever built. With seating for 162-189 passengers and a range of over 5,400 km, it perfectly balances capacity and efficiency. Over 5,000 have been delivered, making it the workhorse of countless airlines worldwide.

Weightscompared to Boeing 757-300

MRW (Maximum Ramp Weight)

79,242kg
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50k
100k
124k

MTOW (Maximum Takeoff Weight)

79,015kg
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50k
100k
124k

MLW (Maximum Landing Weight)

66,360kg
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50k
102k

MZFW (Maximum Zero Fuel Weight)

62,731kg
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50k
95k

Empty Weight

41,412kg
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100k

Capacitycompared to Boeing 757-300

Passenger Capacity

189passengers
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100
200
295

64% of 757-300 maximum capacity

Crew

Total
6
Cockpit
2
Cabin
4

Dimensions

Length

39.5m

Wingspan

35.8m

Height

12.6m

Wing Area

124.6m²

Cabin Width

3.54m

Cabin Height

2.20m

Sources5 figures on this page

Catalog Price

Base List Price

$89.1M USD

2018 catalog price

Note: Actual prices vary based on configuration, options, and negotiations. This represents the manufacturer's base catalog price.

Engine Specifications

Engine Count

2×

Engine Model

CFM International CFM56-7B27

Thrust per Engine

121.4 kN(27292 lbf)

Production & History

Total Produced

4,991

Production Status

Out of production

Manufacturing Period

1997–2020

First Flight

July 31, 1997

Entered Service

April 23, 1998

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