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  "id": "b737-800",
  "name": "B737-800 (Boeing 737-800)",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "air",
  "country": "USA",
  "category": "Cargo transport aircraft",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 1994,
  "operators": [
    "ARG",
    "AUS",
    "CHN",
    "COG",
    "COL",
    "GBR",
    "IDN",
    "IND",
    "IRN",
    "KAZ",
    "KOR",
    "MEX",
    "MNG",
    "MYS",
    "NGA",
    "NLD",
    "PAK",
    "PER",
    "SAU",
    "THA",
    "TUR",
    "USA",
    "ZAF"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 23,
  "summary": "B737-800 The B737-800 was launched on Sept. 5, 1994. It is the longest variant of this series; it has a seating accommodation of 162-189 passengers.",
  "specs": [
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      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "Boeing Commercial Airplanes",
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 2,
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 39.47,
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 34.32,
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      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Wingspan"
    },
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      "k": "",
      "label": "Wing area",
      "section": "dims",
      "v": "124.5 sq m",
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 12.55,
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "mass_kg",
      "v": 41480,
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      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Empty weight"
    },
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      "k": "mass_kg",
      "v": 70534,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Max takeoff weight"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "2 x CFM International CFM56-7B",
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
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      "label": "Thrust / power",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "24,000 lb (10,676 kg) static thrust each",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Cruise speed",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "542 knots (624 mph, 1,003 km/h); 523 knots (602 mph, 969 km/h); 429 nokts (494 mph, 795 km/h); 3,200 nm (3,685 mi, 5,926 km); w/19,150-lb (8,705-kg) payload 3,190 nm (3,673 mi, 5,911 km)",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Rate of climb",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "at 100,000 lb (43,359 kg) 3,760 ft/min (1,146 m/min)",
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      "conf": "medium"
    }
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  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "B737-100",
      "text": "This is the initial production civil airliner version, with a 94-ft (28.65-m) long fuselage and a maximum passenger capacity of 115. First flight took place on April 9, 1967. Only 30 were built, all of which entered commercial service.",
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "B737-200",
      "text": "This version features a 6-ft (1.82-m) fuselage stretch and more powerful JT8D engines. There were 1,095 aircraft built.",
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "B737-2X9 Surveiller",
      "text": "This version is a 737-200 with 14 first-class and 88 coach passenger seats as well as a Motorola side-looking airborne modular multi-mission radar (SLAMMR) -- a variant of the AN/APS-131/135 radar -- and two associated 16-ft (5-m) long slotted waveguide…",
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    },
    {
      "name": "B737-300",
      "text": "The B737-300 is the extended-range version with stretched fuselage and quieter, more fuel-efficient CFM56-3-B engines. First flight occurred on Aug. 24, 1984; it entered service on Dec. 7, 1984. More than 850 were ordered.",
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    },
    {
      "name": "B737-400",
      "text": "This variant is similar to the B737-30, but with additional 10-ft (3.05-m) stretch to fuselage, 168-passenger capacity and higher rated engines. First flight occurred on Feb. 19, 1988; the first was delivered on Sept. 15, 1988. More than 170 were ordered.",
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    },
    {
      "name": "B737-500",
      "text": "The B737-500 is a short-fuselage (101 ft 9 in/31.01 m) version of the B737-300 with a passenger capacity of 132. First flight took place on June 30, 1989. More than 165 were ordered.",
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    },
    {
      "name": "B737-600",
      "text": "The B737-600 was known as the 737-500X prior to 1995. It accommodates 108-140 passengers. It is part of the Next Generation series -- the smallest model.",
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "B737-700",
      "text": "Launched in November 1993, this was the first of the Next Generation series to enter service. It accommodates 128-149 passengers. The aircraft is similar to the B737-600, though the wings have increased chord and span, lending more fuel capacity, better fuel…",
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  ],
  "art": "bomber",
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    "thumb": "b737-800-thumb.jpg",
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    "license": "CC BY-SA 4.0",
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    "title": "File:4X-EKU El Al Israel Boeing 737-800 24.04.2025 01.jpg"
  },
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/b737-800.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-b737-800": {
      "title": "B737-800 (Boeing 737-800) American Cargo Transport Aircraft",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/B737-800_Boeing_737-800_American_Cargo_Transport_Aircraft",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}