Boeing 737-600
Boeing · United States · first flew 1998 · airliner
The 737-600 is the smallest-capacity NG variant, seating around 108 passengers, and the least-produced Next Generation model.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbofan, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Shortest Next Generation 737 at 31.2 m — same fuselage length as Classic -500 but taller fin |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Shortest Next Generation 737 at 31.2 m — same fuselage length as Classic -500 but taller fin
- CFM56-7B engines in NG-style nacelles; new wide-chord fan blades visible at the inlet
- No winglets on most examples; Scandinavian Airlines was the principal operator
Easily the shortest NG, clearly stubbier than the -700 at the gate; identified as NG rather than Classic by the taller fin, wider NG wing (34.3 m vs 28.9 m) and longer-chord CFM56-7B nacelles.
Specifications
- The Boeing 737-600 has a length of 31.2 m (102 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 34.3 m (113 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 876 km/h (544 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 flight crew.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
SAS launched the -600 in September 1998 as a replacement for the MD-80 on thinner Scandinavian routes. Only 69 were built, making it far rarer than its -700 and -800 siblings. Its short fuselage and longer NG wing give it excellent field performance.
Variants
No production sub-variants; all delivered to passenger configuration.
Where you'll see it
Operated mainly by SAS and WestJet; most retired or being phased out as of 2026.
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