Boeing Business Jet (BBJ)

History

Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) is a designation used by Boeing to cover the business market/VIPs operating on the proven modern 737 twin frame Jet engine provided. In these designs, seating is often reduced to better provide the luxury typically associated with VIP occupancy. The base BBJ/BBJ1 is based on the 737-700 model with reinforced wings and landing gear.

Additional internal fuel tanks were installed in the belly of the fuselage, increasing range.

The BBJ2 and BBJ3 below are based on the 737-800 and 737-900ER airframes, respectively. The BBJ C is a 737-700ER model with fully modular functionality depending on the desired role (passenger, cargo, etc.).

The BBJ MAX 8 and BBJ MAX 9 products are based on the 737 MAX 7, 737 MAX8 and 737 MAX 9 products with all enhancements and performance specifications. All three are powered by CFM International's LEAP turbofan engines.

The versatility of the BBJ has allowed it to be used by a variety of military actors.

Specification

BASIC

Years in Service

1999

Origins

United States

Status

Active.

Crew

2

Production

210

Manufacturer

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (The Boeing Company) - United States

Operators

Australia; Belarus; Colombia; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Kuwait; Madagascar; Malaysia; Mexico; Morocco; Netherlands; Niger; Nigeria; Poland; Qatar; South Africa; Tunisia; Arabia United Arab Emirates; United States

Roles

Transportation

General transport function for moving supplies/cargo or people (including casualties and VIPs) out of range.

Commercial Aviation

Used in roles serving the commercial aviation market, moving passengers and cargo over long distances.

BizJet

For roles serving the business aviation market, primarily VIP and regional travel.

Dimensions and Weight

Length

116. 7 feet

(35.56m)

Width/span

117. 9 feet

(35.95m)

Height

40.4 feet

(12.30m)

Cured weight

106,329 lbs

(48,230 kg)

MTOW

?177,031

(80,300 kg)

Wgt Difference

+?70,702

(+32,070 kg)

Performance

Installed:

2 x turbofan engines.

Area

8,078 km

(13,000 km | 24,076 nautical miles)

Armor

None.

VARIANTS

BBJ ("Boeing Business Jets") - Name of the basic series. BBJ/BBJ1 - Based on Model 737-700. BBJ2 - Based on model 737-800. BBJ3 - Based on the 737-900ER model. BBJ C - Based on the 737-700C model. BBJ MAX 7 - CFM International LEAP engine; 2016 model; 7,000 nm range. BBJ MAX 8 - CFM International LEAP engine; 6,325 nm range.

BBJ MAX 9 - CFM International LEAP engine; range 6,255 nautical miles. C-40B "Clipper" - US Navy's BBJ/BBJ1 variant.