Originally Posted by
Tomaski
I can't speak for the 737-700, but the -800 and -900 models use increased approach speeds for tailstrike mitigation. The increased landing distance and brake wear are accounted for and are just part of the tradeoff in not having to reengineer the landing gear.
There have been ( at least it seems) quite a few 737-8 overruns, is the increased approach speed one possible cause?