The story
The MAX 8 is the fourth-generation 737: the -800's size with bigger, more efficient CFM LEAP-1B engines, split-tip winglets and a reshaped tail cone. It replaced the 737-800 and is by far the most-ordered MAX.
The 737 MAX split-tip winglets cut fuel burn by up to 1.8% on long sectors: tiny margins that add up across thousands of flights.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Boeing 737 MAX 8?
Key ID: split-tip winglets (up AND down), larger engine nacelles with scalloped trailing edge. Same length as 737-800.
What does a Boeing 737 MAX 8 sound like?
LEAP-1B engines are distinctly quieter — a whooshing hum rather than the CFM56 whine.
How fast is the Boeing 737 MAX 8?
Top speed is 453 kts.
How many passengers does the Boeing 737 MAX 8 carry?
Up to 210. A typical layout is 178 (2-class).
How far can the Boeing 737 MAX 8 fly?
Range is about 3,500 nmi.
How big is the Boeing 737 MAX 8?
It is 129 ft 8 in long and 117 ft 10 in across the wings.
When did the Boeing 737 MAX 8 first fly?
Its first flight was in 2016.
How many Boeing 737 MAX 8s have been built?
2,000+ built.
How rare is a Boeing 737 MAX 8 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Boeing 737 MAX 8 catch is worth 25 points.
