The first variant developed in the 737 MAX series, the MAX 8 replaces the 737-800 with a longer fuselage than the MAX 7. The MAX 8 has a lower empty weight and higher maximum takeoff weight than the A320neo. On December 8, 2015, the first 737 MAX—a MAX 8 named Spirit of Renton—was rolled out at the Boeing Renton Factory.
| Role | Narrow-body jet airliner |
|---|---|
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Commercial Airplanes |
| First flight | January 29, 2016 |
| Introduction | May 22, 2017 |
| Status | In service |
Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Capacity: 178 (12J + 166Y) to 200 max
- Length: 129 ft 6 in / 39.47 m
- Wingspan: 117 ft 10 in / 35.92 m span
- Height: 40 ft 4 in / 12.3 m
- Wing area: 1,370 sq ft (127 m2) area
- Max takeoff weight: 181,200 lb / 82,191 kg
- Powerplant: CFM International LEAP-1B, 69.4 in (176 cm) Fan diameter, 26,786–29,317 lbf (119–130 kN)
Performance
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.79 (453 kn; 839 km/h)
- Range: 3,550 nmi / 6,570 km
- Service ceiling: 41,000 ft (12,000 m)
- Take-off run: 8,300 ft (2,500 m)
- Landing: 5,000 ft (1,500 m)
Photos Marcel van Leeuwen and Rob Vogelaar
