Boeing 737-700

Boeing · United States · first flew 1997 · airliner

The Boeing 737-700 is the smaller core member of the Next Generation 737 family, a twin-engine narrowbody seating around 126-149 passengers on short- and medium-haul routes.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — WingsLow-mounted, swept
E — Engines2 × turbofan, wing-mounted
F — FuselageShort Next Generation 737 fuselage with a pointed nose radome
T — TailConventional

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Spot it by:

Look for the distinctive flat-bottomed engine nacelles unique to the 737, set close under the wing. The short fuselage and optional blended winglets help separate the -700 from the longer -800.

Specifications

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History

Launched in the early 1990s as part of the 737NG programme, the -700 replaced the 737-300 with a new wing, glass cockpit and CFM56-7 engines. It rolled out in December 1996 and first flew on 9 February 1997, entering service with Southwest Airlines later that year.

Variants

The -700 spawned the higher-gross-weight 737-700ER, the convertible 737-700C, and the Boeing Business Jet derived from its airframe. It sits alongside the larger -800 and -900 in the NG line, with the 737 MAX 7 as its modern successor.

Where you'll see it

In UK skies the -700 has been less common than the -800, but it has appeared with Ryanair-affiliated and charter operators and on inbound services from European carriers. Its short fuselage suits thinner routes feeding regional UK airports.

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