Boeing 737-200
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| Boeing 737-200 | |
|---|---|
 · 737-200 · 737-700· 747-200B · 757-200 · 767-200 · 767-200ER · | |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Designed by | Tom Collins |
| EIS | February, 2006 |
| Status | Retired from Active Service March, 2008 |
| Registrations | 711MT · 712MT · 713MT · 714MT · 715MT · 751MT · 752MT |
| Available Models | Erick Cantu |
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Specifications
General
Crew: 2+3
Passengers: 119
Dimensions
Wingspan: 93ft 0in
Height: 37ft 0in
Length: 100ft 2in
Empty Weight: 60,600lbs
Engines
Number: 2x JT8D-15'S or 2x JT8D-17'S
Power: 15,500lbs or 16,000lbs respectively
Operations
Max Cruise Altitude: 37,000ft
Max Cruise Speed : 320kts
Max Takeoff Weight: 115,500lbs
Max Range: 2645nm
Overview
The first 737-100 made its maiden flight on 9 April 1967 and entered service in February 1968 with Lufthansa, the first non-American airline to launch a new Boeing aircraft. The 737-200 made its maiden flight on 8 August 1967. Lufthansa was the only significant customer to purchase the 737-100 and only 30 aircraft were ever produced. The lengthened 737-200 was widely preferred and was produced until 1988. The launch customer of the 737-200 was United Airlines. The inaugural flight for United was flown on 28 April 1968 from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Grand Rapids, Michigan (GRR). After aircraft #135, a series of improvements were incorporated in to the 737-200. This became known as the 737-200 Advanced, which became the production standard.
The 737-200 was an extended version of the 737-100, in order to accommodate the U.S. market. United Airlines was the launch customer. It was launched in 1965 and entered service in 1968.
The -200 was later updated as the 737-200 Advanced, which became the standard production version (from June 1971). The 737-200 Advanced was also sold as the 737-200 Executive Jet and the 737-200HGW (High Gross Weight).
These models are being phased out because of poor fuel efficiency, high noise emissions (despite the vast majority having had their JT8Ds fitted with hush kits) and escalating maintenance costs. A large number of the -200s still in operation are with "second tier" airlines and those of developing nations. The first generation 737s are all powered by Pratt & Whitney JT8D low-bypass ratio turbofan engines.
Boeing also provided the 737-200C (C for "Convertible"), that allowed conversion between passenger and cargo use. The 737-200QC (QC for "Quick Change") was a further variation of the 737-200C, facilitating rapid conversion between roles.
The 737-200 Advanced aircraft is still in service with a number of airlines.
