| Boeing Business Jet | |
|---|---|
| Artist's impression of the entire BBJ family | |
| Role | Business jet |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Commercial Airplanes |
| First flight | September 4, 1998 |
| Introduction | 1999 |
| Produced | 1998–present |
| Number built | 159 - As of July 28, 2010 (Including BBJ1, 2, 3, 747BBJ, 767BBJ,777BBJ & 787BBJ) |
| Unit cost | US$47–310 million as of 2009 |
The Boeing Business Jet series are variants of Boeing airliners for the corporate jet market, initially the 737 series airliners. This aircraft usually seats between 25 and 50 passengers within a luxurious configuration. This may include a master bedroom, a washroom with showers, a conference/dining area, and a living area. The Boeing Business Jet is a 50/50 partnership between Boeing Commercial Airplanes and General Electric.
The latest versions of the BBJs include configurations based on the Boeing 777, Boeing 787 and the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental.
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The Boeing BBJ is primarily a 737 commercial airframe with modifications to provide for private jet service. The BBJ1 is based on a 737-700 airframe, with elements from the 737-800. The BBJ2 and BBJ3 are based on the 737-800 and 737-900ER series, respectively. All models include changes to the airframe regardless of the BBJ series.
Changes from the normal 737 include:
After the launch of the BBJ, Airbus followed suit with the launch of their Airbus ACJ derived from their A319 commercial airframe. They have also launched the larger A320 and A321 Prestige and the smaller A318 Elite. Other competitors at the smaller end of the market include the Embraer Lineage, the Bombardier Global Express and the Gulfstream G550.
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| Measurement | BBJ1 |
|---|---|
| Crew | 4 |
| Capacity | 8–63 |
| Length | 33.63 m (110 ft 4 in) |
| Wingspan | 35.79 m (117 ft 5 in) |
| Height | 12.57 m (41 ft 3 in) |
| Weight empty | 42,895 kg (94,570 lb) |
| Maximum take-off weight | 77,560 kg (171,000 lb) |
| Maximum landing weight | |
| Maximum speed | 890 km/h (481kt, Mach 0.82) |
| Range | 11,480 km (6,200 nm) 8 passengers;
11,075 km (5980 nm) 25 passengers; 10,205 km (5510 nm) 50 passengers |
| Service Ceiling | 12,496 m (41,000 ft) |
| Rate of climb | (Unknown) |
| Wing loading | (Unknown) |
| Thrust-to-weight | 0.52:1 |
| Powerplants | 2 × CFM International CFM56-7 turbofans |
| Thrust | 117.4 kN (26,400 lbf) |
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