Boeing 737 MAX 9

The stretched narrow-body built for higher-capacity single-aisle efficiency.

Overview

Boeing United States ICAO: B39M 2014–2020 Active $128.9 million (2019)

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is a longer variant of the 737 MAX family, designed to carry more passengers while improving fuel efficiency. It entered service in 2018 as part of Boeing’s re-engined narrow-body lineup. The aircraft serves medium-haul routes worldwide.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × CFM International LEAP-1B
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 29,317 lbf · 130 kN
Avionics
Rockwell Collins
Wing tips
split: Split Scimitar Winglet
Seats
220
Crew
—
Cabin width
11 ft 7 in  ·  3.53 m
Cabin height
8 ft 2 in  ·  2.50 m
Cabin length
137 ft 0 in  ·  41.76 m
Exterior length
138 ft 4 in  ·  42.16 m
Tail height
—
Fuselage diameter
—
Wing span
117 ft 10 in  ·  35.92 m
Baggage volume
—
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
194,500 lb  ·  88,500 kg
Max landing weight
164,000 lb  ·  74,500 kg
Max payload
—
Fuel capacity
6,800 gal · 25,800 L · 20,700 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
453 kt  ·  521 mph  ·  839 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
—
Range
3,550 nm  ·  4,090 mi  ·  6,570 km
Fuel burn
—
Ceiling
41,000 ft  ·  12,500 m
Rate of climb
—
Takeoff distance
8,550 ft  ·  2,600 m
Landing distance
5,600 ft  ·  1,700 m
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Operational Context

Boeing 737 MAX 9 — stretched single-aisle twinjet

The 737 MAX 9 first flew in 2017 and entered airline service in 2018. It is based on the earlier 737-900ER but incorporates new engines and aerodynamic refinements. The aircraft features split-tip winglets and updated flight systems common to the MAX family.

Powered by two CFM LEAP-1B turbofan engines producing approximately 28,000 pounds of thrust (124 kN) each, the 737 MAX 9 cruises at around 450 knots (833 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 194,000 pounds (88,000 kg). Seating typically ranges from 178 to 193 passengers depending on configuration.

The MAX 9 provides airlines with increased capacity while maintaining narrow-body economics. It competes directly with similar stretched single-aisle aircraft. The model remains in active production as part of the broader 737 MAX program.