Boeing 737-800
The Real Aircraft
The Boeing 737-800 is a narrow-body airliner that forms the backbone of countless airline fleets worldwide. Part of the 737 Next Generation (NG) family, it’s one of the best-selling commercial aircraft in history.
Key Specifications:
- Manufacturer: Boeing
- First Flight: July 31, 1997
- Introduction: April 1998 (Hapag-Lloyd)
- Type: Twin-engine narrow-body airliner
- Engines: 2× CFM56-7B (27,300 lbf each)
- Cruise Speed: Mach 0.785 (850 km/h)
- Range: 5,765 km (3,115 nmi)
- Passengers: 162-189
- Length: 39.5 m (129 ft 6 in)
The 737-800 improved on its predecessors with better fuel efficiency, increased range, and modern avionics. It’s the -800 variant that most people picture when they think of the modern 737. Thousands are in service worldwide with virtually every major airline.
The Simulation
The PMDG 737-800 is considered the gold standard for study-level airliners in Microsoft Flight Simulator. PMDG has spent decades perfecting their 737 simulation.
Features:
- Complete Systems Simulation: Every system works exactly as in the real aircraft
- Custom Flight Management Computer: Full FMC/CDU with real airline database support
- Authentic Procedures: Start from cold-and-dark and complete all real-world checklists
- Professional Documentation: Comprehensive manuals rival real pilot training materials
- EFB Integration: Electronic Flight Bag with charts and planning tools
- Extensive Livery Support: Hundreds of airline liveries available
- Compatible with MSFS 2020/2024
Developer: PMDG
Developer
PMDG is widely regarded as the premier developer of study-level airliners, setting the standard since 1997.
See Also
- PMDG 737-700 - Shorter 737 variant
- PMDG 737-900 - Stretched variant
- PMDG 777-200ER - Widebody option