Boeing - B737-900ER
B737-900 / Range 3,265 nm / Speed Mach .78 / Pax =180
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Specifications
Cockpit Crew............................... 2
Seating Capacity......................... 174 (2-class, typical)
Length....................................... 138 ft 2 in (42.1 m)
Wingspan................................... 117 ft 5 in (35.7 m)
Height........................................ 41 ft 2 in (12.5 m)
Typical Empty Weight.................. 98,495 lb (49.24 tons)
Max. Cruising Speed.................... Mach 0.82 (544 mph,
473 kts)
Service Ceiling ........................... 41,000 ft
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ROLE
The 737-900ER,
which was called the 737-900X
prior to launch, is the newest addition and
the largest variant of the Boeing 737
line and was introduced to meet the range and
passenger capacity of the discontinued B757-200,
and to compete directly with the Airbus A-321.
A total of 52 -900s, 82 -900ERs, and 6 -900 BBJs
have been delivered with 183 unfilled orders as of January 2011.