Boeing 737-200
The Boeing 737-200 is an early, stretched version of the original 737, extending the fuselage of the very first -100 model for extra passenger capacity. It became the definitive 'Classic' 737 for its era, flown by airlines worldwide on short- and medium-haul routes for decades. Some were specially fitted with gravel-runway kits, letting them operate from unpaved airstrips in remote parts of Canada and Alaska. Many -200s remained in active service well into the 21st century, a testament to the airframe's rugged, simple design.
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Did you know?
Some 737-200s were fitted with gravel-runway kits, letting them operate from unpaved airstrips in remote Canada and Alaska.
Specifications
| Length | 30.5 m (100 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.4 m (93 ft) |
| Height | 11.3 m (37 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 130 |
| Persons on board | 110-126 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 58.7 t |
| Range | 2,400 NM (4,445 km) |
| Maximum speed | 480 kt (889 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 37,000 ft (11,278 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 33,000 ft (10,058 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,500 ft/min (12.7 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 2,200 m (7,218 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,350 m (4,429 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 22,600 l |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney JT8D-9 |
| Units built | 1,095 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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