How the 737 MAX 8 fits into the 737 story
737 MAX 8 is an in-service member of the Boeing 737 family, known for the re-engined centerpoint of the current family.
The 737 MAX 8 earned a distinct place in the Boeing 737 family story through its engines, seating, range, service entry, and the missions operators chose it to fly.
Service entry
2017
Seating
162 to 178
Range
3,550 nm
Variant history
Why it branches from the family
The 737 MAX 8 stands out within the Boeing 737 family because it captures the re-engined centerpoint of the current family.
It entered service in 2017 with CFM LEAP-1B engines, typical seating for 162 to 178, and published range of about 3,550 nautical miles.
Fact rows
Reference snapshot
- ICAO designator
- B38M
- Designator references
- Engines
- CFM LEAP-1B
- Type data
- Service entry
- 2017
- Operator records
- Typical seating
- 162 to 178
- Operator layouts
- Range
- 3,550 nm
- Planning data
Return to the family page
Return to the family history for the wider program story, then compare this version with the other models that carried the design into different markets and missions.