Mid Size Passenger Jets
McDonnell Douglas MD-95 / Boeing 717
ICAO: B712
Overview
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.
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