Boeing 737-700
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| Boeing 737-700NG | |
|---|---|
 · 737-200 · 737-700· 747-200B · 757-200 · 767-200 · 767-200ER · | |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Designed by | Tom Collins |
| EIS | October 12, 2006 |
| Status | Retired from Active Service June - September, 2007 |
| Registrations | 371MT · 372MT · 373MT |
| Available Models | Erick Cantu PMDG Overland |
Contents |
Visuals
Specifications
General
Crew: 2+3
Passengers: 140
Dimensions
Wingspan: 112ft 7in
Height: 41ft 2in
Length: 110ft 4 in
Empty Weight: 83,000lbs
Engines
Number: 2x CFM56-7B24's
Power: 26,300lbs
Avionics Systems and Features
- Improved CFM International CFM56|CFM56-7 turbofan engine, 7% more fuel efficient than the CFM56-3
- New airfoil section, increased wing span, area, and chord
- Increased fuel capacity and higher MTOW
- Redesigned vertical stabilizer
- 6-screen LCD glass cockpit with modern avionics, retaining crew commonality with previous generation 737
- Passenger cabin improvements similar to those on the Boeing 777, featuring more curved surfaces and larger overhead bins than previous generation 737s. The Next Generation 737 interior was also adopted on the Boeing 757|Boeing 757-300.
- Intercontinental range, enough to fly Miami to Barcelona.
Operations
Max Cruise Altitude: 41,000ft
Max Cruise Speed : 340kts
Max Takeoff Weight: 133,000lbs
Max Range: 3365nm
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.
In the early 1980s, the 737 was given its first major facelift. The 737 Classic series introduced new technology while retaining commonality with previous 737s. Fitting the CFM56 engine yielded significant gains in fuel economy, but also posed an engineering challenge given the low ground clearance of the 737. Boeing and engine supplier CFMI solved the problem by placing the engine ahead of (rather than below) the wing, and by moving engine accessories to the sides (rather than the bottom) of the engine pod, giving the 737 a distinct non-circular air intake.
Prompted by the modern Airbus A320, Boeing initiated the 737 Next Generation (NG) program in 1993. The 737NG encompasses the -600, -700, -800 and -900, and is to date the most significant upgrade of the airframe. The performance of the 737NG is essentially that of a new airplane, but important commonality is retained from previous 737.
In 2004, Boeing offered a Short Field Performance package in response to the needs of Gol Transportes Aéreos, who frequently operate from restricted airports. The optional package is available for the 737NG models and standard equipment for the 737-900ER. The enhancements improve takeoff and landing performance.
The 737-700 was launched by Southwest Airlines in 1993 and entered service in 1998. It replaced the 737-300 in Boeing's lineup, and its direct competitor is the A319. It typically seats 132 passengers in a two class cabin or 149 in all economy configuration. An executive conversion is offered as the BBJ1. The BBJ1 is fitted with the stronger wings and landing gear from the 737-800, and has increased range (through the use of extra fuel tanks) over the other 737 models.
