Heavy Business Jets
Boeing 777 VIP
ICAO: B77L
Overview
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.
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