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Boeing 737-800 vs Boeing 737 MAX 8

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SPEC

Boeing 737-800

Boeing 737 MAX 8

Manufacturer

Boeing

Family

737 Next Generation

737 MAX

Seats (typical)

162–189

162–178

Range

3,383 nm

3,550 nm

Length

39.5 m

39.52 m

Wingspan

35.79 m

35.92 m

Cruise speed

Mach 0.78 (514 mph, 828 km/h)

Mach 0.79 (521 mph, 839 km/h)

Engines

Two CFM56-7B turbofans

Two CFM LEAP-1B turbofans

First flight

1997

2016

Entered service

1998

2017

Status

Out of production

In production

Highlighted cell = higher figure. Specs are manufacturer-typical; configurations vary by airline.

VERDICT

The Boeing 737-800 seats more passengers; the Boeing 737 MAX 8 flies farther, is longer and has a wider wingspan.

Data methodology

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