B738
BOEING 737-800
BOEING 737-800
Aircraft
Name
737-800
Manufacturer
Body
Narrow
Wing
Fixed Wing
Position
Low wing
Tail
Regular tail, mid set
WTC
M
APC
C
Type Code
L2J
Aerodrome Reference Code
4C
RFF Category
7
Engine
Jet
Engine Count
Multi
Position
Underwing mounted
Landing gear
Tricycle retractable
Manufactured as
BOEING BBJ2
BOEING 737-800 BBJ2
BOEING 737-800
B738
The B738 is member of the B737 family of aircraft. The 737-800 is a stretched version of the 737-700, and replaces the 737-400.
For more information, see Boeing's B737 family specifications.
Technical Data
Wing span (metric)
34.32 m
Length (metric)
39.50 m
Height (metric)
12.60 m
Powerplant
2 x CFM56-7B (117 kN) turbofans.
Engine Model(s)
CFM International CFM56
Indicative Performance Data
Take-Off
V2
145 kts
Distance
2300 m
MTOW
70530 kg
Initial Climb (to 5000 ft)
IAS
165 kts
ROC
3000 ft/min
Initial Climb (to FL150)
IAS
290 kts
ROC
2000
Initial Climb (to FL240)
IAS
290 kts
ROC
2000 ft/min
MACH Climb
MACH
0.78
ROC
1500 ft/min
Cruise
TAS
460 kts
MACH
0.79
Ceiling
410
Range
2000 NM
Initial Descent (to FL240)
MACH
0.78
ROD
800 ft/min
Descent (to FL100)
IAS
290 kts
ROD
3500 ft/min
Descent (FL100 & below)
IAS
n/a
MCS
210 kts
ROD
n/a
Approach
Vapp (IAS)
140 kts
Distance
1600 m
