History

The Boeing BBJ is a modified version of the commercial Boeing 737-700 airliner fitted out for corporate and government use. The Royal Australian Air Force has operated two BBJs since 2002.

The Boeing BBJ is a line of Boeing airliners converted for corporate use as large business jets.

The first version of the BBJ was a modified Boeing 737-700 with increased fuel capacity and strengthened wings to improve its range.

Since the first BBJ started flying in 1998 over 250 have been produced, ranging from this single aisle version up to converted Boeing 747s.

The Royal Australian Air Force acquired two Boeing BBJs in 2002. They carry Government officials and RAAF staff around Australia and overseas.

This model represents A36-001 in service with No 34 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Forces, in 2014.

Data: special purpose transport. Engines two CFM International 56-7 engines of 117kN thrust each. Wing span 35.8m. Length 33.6m. Maximum take-off weight 77,565kg. Maximum cruising speed 850km/h. Maximum range 11,390km. Capacity 30 passengers. Crew 2 pilots and up to 4 crew attendants.

Zvezda 1/144 kits with Hawkeye decals completed by Leigh Edmonds in February 2024.

Data

MODEL: Boeing BBJ (RAAF)

ROLE: Business transport

TIME PERIOD: 1998-

ENGINES: two CFM International 56-7 engines of 117kN thrust each

WING SPAN: 35.8m

LENGTH: 33.6m

MAXIMUM TAKE OFF WEIGHT: 77,565kg

CRUISING SPEED: 850km/h

RANGE: 11,390km

PAYLOAD: 30 passengers

CREW: 2 pilots and up to 4 crew attendants

SCALE: 1/144

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