Boeing Business Jet
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Image:Winglet.b737.arp.750pix.jpg The Boeing Business Jet series are factory conversions of the Boeing 737 airliners for the corporate jet market. This aircraft usually seats between 25 and 50 passengers within a luxurious configuration. This may include a master bedroom, two showers, a conference/dining area, and a living area in the most common layout.
Changes from the normal 737 include:
- Blended winglets for additional fuel economy (5-7% improvement)
- Self-Contained airstairs for landing at airports with limited ground support
- Additional fuel tanks, for intercontinental range
- ETOPS-180 certification
Additionally, the BBJ contains the following items from the 737-800 (moot on the BBJ2 and BBJ3):
- Wings
- Center section
- Aft section
- Landing gear
The Boeing Business Jet is a 50/50 partnership between Boeing Commercial Airplanes and General Electric.
Airbus sells an aircraft analogous to the initial BBJ as the A319CJ.
Other competitors for the BBJ are the Bombardier Global Express and the Gulfstream G550.
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Models
- BBJ or less frequently, BBJ1 is based upon the 737-700, and formed the basis for the 737-700ER. This was the initial variant. In U.S. Air Force service, this is known as the C-40B Clipper.
- BBJ2 is based upon the 737-800.
- BBJ3 is based upon the 737-900ER.
Specifications (BBJ2)
See also
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