Boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing · B38M
The 737 MAX 8, Boeing's answer to the A320neo. Returned to service after a global grounding. Ryanair and Southwest are major buyers.
A RECAT D jet with 2 engines that cruises at about 460 kts. Requires about 13.7k ft of field length for takeoff.
2x JetMediumRECAT DFL410 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2 x Jet |
| Weight class | Medium (M) |
| RECAT-EU category | D (Upper medium) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft (FL410) |
| Max climb rate | 3,000 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 3,000 fpm |
Speed envelope
Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 130 kts |
| Landing speed | 140 kts |
| Cruise speed | ~460 kts TAS |
| Maximum speed | ~525 kts TAS |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 13,707 ft / 2.26 nm / 4,178 m |
| Landing field length | 9,722 ft / 1.60 nm / 2,963 m |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 3 |
| LAHSO category | 9 |
Where you'll see it
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 flies with American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines among others. You'll encounter it regularly in New York, Singapore, Toronto, Istanbul airspace.