The Boeing 737-800 is a stretched version of the 737-700. It replaced the 737-400. The Boeing 737-800 competes primarily with the Airbus A320. The 737-800 seats 162 passengers in a two-class layout or 189 passengers in a one-class layout. The 737−800 was launched on September 5, 1994. Launch customer Hapag-Lloyd Flug now TUI fly Deutschland received the first one in April 1998.
Following Boeing’s merger with McDonnell Douglas, the 737-800 also filled the gap left by Boeing’s decision to discontinue the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 and MD-90 aircraft. For many airlines in the U.S., the 737-800 replaced aging Boeing 727-200 trijets.
Features
- Extremely detailed die-cast model
- Realistic panel lines, antennas and surface details
- Pad printed markings and placards that won’t fade or peel
- Attached landing gear with rolling rubber tires
- Small display stand to imitate take-off