Which variant has the higher maximum landing weight?

• A. Variant 700
• B. Variant 900
• C. Both are the same
• D. Not specified

Answer: (B)

Maximum landing weight is set by the airframe’s structural limits and the strength of the landing gear and wings. When a variant is designed to carry more payload, fuel, or to have a sturdier structure, its landing-gear and wing assemblies are rated for a heavier touchdown, so the maximum landing weight increases. The 900 variant is designed with that higher capability, allowing a greater landing weight than the lighter 700 variant. The 700 variant uses a lighter configuration with lower limits, so its MLW is smaller. Therefore, the variant with the higher maximum landing weight is the 900 variant.