Boeing BBJ3 737-900ER

The long-cabin VIP jet built from the extended 737 platform.

Overview

Boeing United States ICAO: B739 2008–Present Active $97 million (2019)

The Boeing BBJ3 is based on the 737-900ER airliner and adapted for corporate and government use. Introduced in the 2000s, it offers increased cabin length compared with earlier BBJ variants. The aircraft combines airline reliability with executive customization.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × CFM 56-7B27
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 27,300 lbf · 121 kN
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Avionics
Wing tips
Blended tips
Seats
63
Crew
Cabin width
11 ft 7 in  ·  3.54 m
Cabin height
7 ft 3 in  ·  2.20 m
Cabin length
107 ft 0 in  ·  32.61 m
Exterior length
138 ft 1 in  ·  42.10 m
Tail height
41 ft 2 in  ·  12.55 m
Fuselage diameter
12 ft 4 in  ·  3.76 m
Wing span
117 ft 2 in  ·  35.70 m
Baggage volume
1,854 ft³  ·  52.5 m³
Gross weight
Empty weight
Max takeoff weight
187,500 lb  ·  85,000 kg
Max landing weight
157,500 lb  ·  71,500 kg
Max payload
45,700 lb  ·  20,700 kg
Fuel capacity
10,950 gal · 41,500 L · 33,200 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
473 kt  ·  544 mph  ·  876 km/h
Maximum speed
Cruise speed
Approach speed
145 kt  ·  167 mph  ·  269 km/h
Range
5,475 nm  ·  6,300 mi  ·  10,140 km
Fuel burn
0.40 nm/gal  ·  0.20 km/L
Ceiling
41,000 ft  ·  12,500 m
Rate of climb
3,000 ft/min  ·  15 m/s
Takeoff distance
7,550 ft  ·  2,300 m
Landing distance
5,600 ft  ·  1,700 m
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Operational Context

Boeing BBJ3 737-900ER — large-cabin VIP airliner

The BBJ3 emerged as part of Boeing’s Business Jet program, which adapts commercial airliners for private operation. Derived from the 737-900ER, it provides a long cabin suitable for bespoke interior layouts. Additional fuel tanks extend its range beyond standard airline configuration.

Two CFM56 turbofan engines producing approximately 27,000 pounds of thrust (120 kN) each power the aircraft. Cruise speed approaches Mach 0.79. Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 187,000 pounds (84,822 kg), with range exceeding 4,500 nautical miles (8,334 km) depending on configuration.

The BBJ3 appeals to governments and ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking airline-scale cabin space. Custom interiors often include private suites and meeting areas. The aircraft remains part of Boeing’s VIP portfolio.