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 — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbofan, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Short Next Generation 737 fuselage with a pointed nose radome |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Short Next Generation 737 fuselage with a pointed nose radome
- Flat-bottomed CFM56 nacelles slung close under the swept wing
- Optional blended winglets on the low swept wing
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
- The Boeing 737-700 has a length of 33.63 m (110 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 35.79 m (117 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 876 km/h (544 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 flight crew.
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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.
Related aircraft
- Boeing 737-800
- Boeing 717-200
- Boeing 737-600
- Boeing 757-300
- Airbus A330-200
- Antonov An-140
- AvCraft Dornier 328JET
- Boeing Business Jet (BBJ)
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