The story
If the 737 family is a pickup truck, the -800 is the best-seller. Almost 5,000 were built for airlines, and nearly every budget carrier on Earth flies a fleet of them.
The US Navy's P-8 Poseidon submarine hunter is built on the 737-800 airframe.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Boeing 737-800?
Longer than the -700, with two overwing exits per side. Most wear blended winglets; some carry retrofitted split scimitar tips, so check the engines: CFM56 nacelles flattened on the bottom mean -800, not MAX.
What does a Boeing 737-800 sound like?
Steady CFM56 whine, recognizable on approach by the distinctive gear-down rumble.
How fast is the Boeing 737-800?
Top speed is 453 kts.
How many passengers does the Boeing 737-800 carry?
Up to 189. A typical layout is 162 (2-class).
How far can the Boeing 737-800 fly?
Range is about 2,935 nmi.
How big is the Boeing 737-800?
It is 129 ft 6 in long and 117 ft 5 in across the wings.
When did the Boeing 737-800 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1997.
How many Boeing 737-800s have been built?
5,000+ built.
How rare is a Boeing 737-800 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Boeing 737-800 catch is worth 25 points.
