How many versions of the Boeing 737 are there?

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Also question is, how many 737 models are there?

There are currently two types of Boeing 737 planes in use around the world that sound similar but are in fact very different aircraft with distinctive technology. The Boeing 737 Max 8, the model involved in the two deadly crashes, is the newer successor to the Boeing 737 Next Generation line of aircraft.

Subsequently, question is, how many Boeing 737 MAX are there?

Boeing 737 MAX
Number built	387 delivered to customers as of March 2019 approx. 400 produced and stored as of Dec. 2019
Program cost	Airframe only: $1–1.8 billion; including engine development: $2–3B
Unit cost	MAX 7: US$99.7 million MAX 8: US$121.6M MAX 200: US$124.8M MAX 9: US$128.9M MAX 10: US$134.9M as of 2019

One may also ask, are all Boeing 737 the same?

1. No, a Boeing 737 Max 8 is not the same thing as a Boeing 737-800. Southwest Airlines called it the future of its all-Boeing 737 fleet when it introduced the plane in October 2017. On Southwest, both planes have the same number of seats: 175.

What is the difference between Boeing 737 800 and 737 Max?

Perhaps the greatest difference between the two, for now at least, is that the Boeing 737 Max 8 has been grounded around the world and seemingly will not be seen flying passengers anytime soon. The Boeing 737-800, on the other hand, is still flying passengers on every populated continent.

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Is the Boeing 737 safe?

The 737 Max will be the safest plane in the skies once it starts flying again. The Boeing 737 Max — a relatively new airplane model — has gained notoriety following two fatal crashes caused by a flaw in the plane's software.

Is Airbus safer than Boeing?

Airplanes Without Fatal Crashes

These models currently have a clean flight record and all tie for being the safest airplane: Airbus: A220, A319neo, A320neo, A321neo, A340, A350 and A380. Boeing: 717, 747-8 and 787. Embraer: 135, 140 and 145.

Can a Boeing 737 fly across the Atlantic?

This flight is operated by one of the airline's five Boeing 737-800 aircraft. A Norwegian Boeing 737 MAX 8. Norwegian is perhaps the most well-known airline to fly small, narrow-body aircraft across the Atlantic ocean.

What is a 737 800 plane?

The 737-800 is the most common 737NG variant. Role. Narrow-body jet airliner. National origin. United States.

Has a Boeing 737 800 ever crashed?

The Ukraine-bound 737-800 crashed shortly after takeoff from Tehran's main international airport, killing all 176 on board. Early reports from Iranian state media attributed the crash to engine failure.

Why is the 737 so low?

The original B737 had air-stairs like on business jets. So a low fuselage was a real requirement then. The baggage compartment floor is at a convenient height for loaders, and passengers only needed a few steps to board or exit the plane.

Can a Boeing 737 fly on one engine?

According to FlightDeckFriend, a twin-engine aircraft is able to fly perfectly well on a single-engine. In fact, it can even “continue the take-off and then safely land with just one engine”. The crew responded by working through the related checklists and then attempting to relight the engine two times.

What is the smallest 737?

Boeing 737-600

The smallest plane in the Boeing 737 NG series, the 737-600 is an upgraded version of the 737-500.

How big is a Boeing 737?

The 737 Next Generation is made up of the -600, -700, -800, and -900ER models. These models go from 102 ft (31.09 m) to 138 ft (42.06 m) in length. The 737 is the best-selling jet airliner in history. Boeing has never stopped making 737s since 1967.

Who makes Boeing 737 engines?

On August 30, 2011, Boeing confirmed the launch of the 737 new engine variant, to be called the Boeing 737 MAX. It compete with the Airbus A320neo family that was launched in December 2010 and reached 1,029 orders by June 2011, breaking Boeing's monopoly with American Airlines with an order for 130 A320neos that July.

How much does a Boeing 737 cost?

The Boeing 737-700, which costs just under 90 million U.S. dollars, is among the least expensive models, while the Boeing 777-9, priced at 442 million U.S. dollars, is among the most expensive ones on Boeing's price list.

Are all 737 planes grounded?

Updated March 14, 2019 at 4 p.m. CT. On March 13, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded all U.S.-registered Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, including the 8 and 9 variants, as a precautionary measure.

Are 737 Max still flying?

All 737 Max jets have been grounded around the world since March after two crashes which killed 346 people in total, and is not expected to return to flying until 2020.

Is the Boeing 737 700 Safe?

The incidents in both flights were what is known as a “fan blade out” (FBO) event. The 737-700 is a model in the 737 NG family. Boeing said all 737 NGs are safe to continue operating as the issue is “completely mitigated by the fan blade inspections.”

How safe is it to fly?

You are nineteen times safer in a plane than in a car. Every single time you step on a plane, no matter how many times you fly, you are nineteen times less likely to die than in your car.

How many 747 crashed?

THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR AIRLINERS

Type	Number Currently Operating	Fatal Accidents (to passengers)
Boeing 737 Family	4644	60
Boeing 747	788	15
Boeing 757	915	5
Boeing 767	808	3

How long can a 737 fly without refueling?

Q: How many hours can a Boeing 737 fly without refueling? A: A Boeing 737-700 ER can fly more than 12 hours; other models vary depending on the fuel tanks that are installed. Standard tanks allow around seven hours.