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Boeing 737-900

Boeing · B739

Longest next-generation 737. United Airlines and Lion Air fly it on longer domestic and regional routes.

A twin-engine jet in the large category. Cruises around 460 kts. Requires about 17.6k ft of field length for takeoff.

2x JetLargeRECAT DFL410 ceilingILS capable

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Jet
Weight classLarge (L)
RECAT-EU categoryD (Upper medium)
Service ceiling41,000 ft (FL410)
Max climb rate3,000 fpm
Max descent rate3,500 fpm

Speed envelope

ParameterValue
Minimum speed130 kts
Landing speed135 kts
Cruise speed460 kts
Maximum speed525 kts

Runway requirements

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length17,620 ft (2.90 nm)
Landing field length14,582 ft (2.40 nm)

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category9

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