The Boeing 737-900(ER) is a narrow-body airliner and a variant of the 737 Next Generation series and the 737-900. This variant is the newest and latest variant in the series and the 'ER' stands for Extended Range. This means that this variant has more flying range than the basic variant along with increased capacity. With this improvement, this variant is capable of replacing aging Boeing 757-200 aircraft that airlines may have. The Boeing 737-900(ER) is far more popular than the the base variant, 737-900, mainly due to it's increased range and capacity. The 737-900(ER) typically flies medium to long haul flights that have high demand.
First Flight | Max. Range | Length | Wingspan | Height | Engine Options | Seating Capacity |
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737-900 | ~2,800nm | 138'-2" | 117'-5" (with Winglets) | 41'-3" | (2) CFM CFM56-7B | 177 (2-Class) |
737-900(ER) | ~3,500nm | 138'-2" | 117'-5" (with Winglets) | 41'-3" | (2) CFM CFM56-7B | 193 (2-Class) |