Boeing 737-8BK Virgin Blue VH-VOB
- Manufacturer:
- Boeing
- Type / Model:
- 737
- Version:
- 800
- Registration:
- VH-VOB
- Colour Scheme:
- Virgin Blue
- Location:
- Melbourne - Tullamarine, Australia
- Photographer:
- Darren Howie
- Date Taken:
- 20/08/2009
- Image ID:
- #134105
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 2500 x 1666
- Image Description:
- Caught during the steep descending right turn onto final approach a Virgin Blue 737-800 in the early light of a Melbourne day.
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Aircraft Data
The B737 is a twin engined short to medium range narrow body airliner. It is the most successful airliner in its class, first delivered in 1967, it has been developed continuously into a family of increasingly capable versions.
The 737-800 is a next generation, stretched and modernised version of the -400, but with modern cockpit, CFM 56-7 engines, a larger wing and improved interior.
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 1997 | 2159 | 2150 | 2 | 162 - 189 |
Power
Uses the CFM56-7B at 26200lb thrust.
| Engine Count | 2 | |
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Dimensions
| Length | 39.47 m. 129 ft. 6 in. |
| Wing Span | 34.32 m. 112 ft. 7 in. |
| Height | 12.67 m. 41 ft. 7 in. |
| Empty Weight | 41363 kg. 91108 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 78315 kg. 172500 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 761 kph 473 mph |
| Cruise Speed | 724 kph 450 mph |
| Ceiling | 12496.8 m. 41000 ft. |
| Normal Range | 5000 2700 nm km. |
| Max Range |
5926
3200
nm
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Range at max. take off weight |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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