The fourth 737 NG series from PMDG has been released for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The longest 737 in the series brings with it some interesting challenges for the sim airliner fan. Let’s have a look at what’s just been released!

The 737, stretched

Boeing’s 737-900 and 900ER are the stretched versions of the 737 series. With the same fuel capacity as the -800, the -900 traded range for carrying capacity with maximum seating capacity of 189 although many were configured in a 2-class layout bringing the number down slightly to 177. Alaska Airlines was the launch customer but Boeing struggled to find many customers.The -900ER with two extra fuel tanks added range to the airplane and this version proved much more popular with 505 of the type delivered. This is the subject of the latest release.

PMDG have released both the -900 and -900ER today featuring all of the features that people have come to expect from the company. Highly detailed recreations of the 737-900 series are here along with some options for payload, winglets, and flight modeling specific to the type.

The 737-900 in particular provides a challenge because its lengthened fuselage has available angle for takeoff and the heavier aircraft requires a longer takeoff run. Not a big deal for major airports but if you’re used to squeaking your 737 into some smaller places it may prove to be a challenge.

PMDG continue to experiment with price as well. the 737-700 and -800 are on a lengthy sale right now of $69.99 USD and the 737-600 has stuck to a very reasonable $34.99 USD. This latest version? It fits right in the middle at $49.99 USD.

Right now the 737-900 is only on the PMDG website. At some point it will join the -700 on the MSFS Marketplace, however, that process has been lengthy so if you’re keen to have it you will probably want to go for the PMDG website purchase.