Boeing 737-900ER
Boeing · United States · first flew 2006 · airliner
The 737-900ER is the high-capacity extended-range NG, adding winglets, extra exits and fuel capacity to the basic -900 airframe for better economics and fuller load factors.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbofan, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 42.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Longest NG at 42.1 m with four cabin exit pairs — two extra exits visible near wing and aft
- Blended winglets standard on most deliveries, unlike the basic -900
- CFM56-7B engines; higher MTOW than -900 enabled by structural reinforcement
Same length as the basic -900 but distinguished by blended winglets and two additional emergency exit doors visible along the fuselage sides.
Specifications
- The Boeing 737-900ER has a length of 42.1 m (138 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 35.8 m (117 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 876 km/h (544 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 flight crew.
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History
Lion Air launched the type in April 2007, and it became the NG's highest-capacity variant. Indonesian carriers dominated early orders. A total of 504 were built before the MAX replaced it in production.
Variants
Offered in a 180-seat high-density layout; Boeing Business Jet 3 (BBJ3) is the corporate derivative.
Where you'll see it
Widely operated by Lion Air, Korean Air, and Delta Air Lines; active across Asia, North America and Europe.
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