Originally Posted by
oceancrosser
This will be interesting to see. The Boeing software I have for the MAX (not latest Flight test data, but about 2 yr old), shows a Field Limit out of PVD of 83.500 kgs (almost 5.000 kg less than MTOW) at 30°C (summer temps). This does not take into account any obstacles (dunno if PVD has any).
Assuming an OEW of 45.000kgs, 18.900 payload (189 pax w bags) for a ZFW of 63.900 kgs. This leaves 19.600 kgs for fuel. Probably doable, westbound will probably be more of an issue due winds. Also if the actual OEW is higher.
According to Boeing the MTOW for a B737-8 MAX will be 82.121kg structural. Doing Mach .79 on average winds would give in the region of 5-5:30 of flight time eastbound. Burning slightly less fuel than an NG although a higher DOW I cannot see why this shouldn't be possible. A 738NG would need about 16-17tons of fuel max