The Boeing 737-900ER
737-900ER
The 737-900ER (Extended Range) is a short-to-medium range twinjet that increases the capability of the Next-Generation 737 family. It was launched on July 18, 2005 with an order for 30 airplanes from Indonesia's Lion Air. While the exterior dimensions of the new 737-900ER are identical to the 737-900, aerodynamic and structural changes allow the 737-900ER to carry more passengers and fly farther. Lion Air received the first 737-900ER on April 27, 2007.
Major Changes
- An extra optional pair of exit doors, aft of the wings
- A two-position tail skid
- A flat rear pressure bulkhead
- Wing strengthening changes
- Enhancements to the leading and trailing edge flap systems
- Up to two optional auxiliary fuel tanks
- Optional Blended Winglets
Benefits
- Certified for up to 220 passengers in a single-class configuration
- Flies up to 3,265 nmi (6,045 km) with two auxiliary fuel tanks
- Weighs over 10,000 pounds (4,540 kg) less than its competitor
- Has lowest cash operating costs per seat-mile; about 7 percent lower trip cost, and 5 percent lower per seat-mile
Technical Specifications
- Wingspan 112 feet 7 inches (34.3 meters)
Wingspan w/winglets 117 feet 5 inches (35.7 meters) - Cabin width 11 feet 7 inches (3.53 meters)
- Overall length 138 feet 2 inches (42.1 meters)
- Tail height 41 feet 2 inches (12.5 meters)
- Lower hold volume 1,824 cubic ft. (51.6 m³)
Volume with 1 aux tank 1,674 cubic ft. (47.4 m³)
Volume with 2 aux tanks 1,585 cubic ft. (44.9 m³)