737 MAX Family
737 MAX Family at a glance
The Boeing 737 MAX is the fourth generation of the 737, the best-selling commercial aircraft programme in history. Re-engined with CFM LEAP-1B engines and fitted with Advanced Technology winglets, it is offered in four variants, the MAX 7, MAX 8, MAX 9 and MAX 10, covering roughly 138 to 230 seats on short and medium-haul routes.
The MAX 8 is the volume seller at the heart of the family, while the stretched MAX 10 is the direct rival to the Airbus A321neo. Below, each variant is compared side by side; the rest of the page covers operators, orders and the latest 737 MAX news from AeroTime.
Variant comparison
| Specification | Boeing 737 MAX 10 | Boeing 737 MAX 9 | Boeing 737 MAX 8 | Boeing 737 MAX 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical seats (2-class) | 138-172 | 138-172 | 138-172 | 138-172 |
| Maximum seats | 230 | 220 | 210 | 172 |
| Range | 3,300 | 3,300 | 3,500 | 3,800 |
| Length | 43.80 m | 42.16 m | 39.52 m | 35.56 m |
Full specifications
Operators
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Frequently asked questions
Four: the MAX 7, MAX 8, MAX 9 and MAX 10, ranging from about 138 to 230 seats. The MAX 8 is the best-selling variant.
The MAX 10 is the longest variant, seating up to 230 and competing with the Airbus A321neo. The MAX 8 is shorter, seats up to 210, and is the volume seller.
The 737 MAX is powered by the CFM International LEAP-1B, the re-engining that defines the MAX versus the earlier Next Generation 737.