Boeing 737-600
The Boeing 737-600 is the smallest member of the '737 Next Generation' family, built to replace the earlier 737-500 with a new wing, modern cockpit displays, and improved engines. Its size put it in direct competition with the Airbus A318, though it sold in noticeably higher numbers than that rival. Airlines generally used it on lower-demand routes where the larger -700 or -800 would have flown with too many empty seats. It remains one of the least common Next Generation variants, since most airlines preferred the extra capacity of its bigger siblings.
Did you know?
The 737-600 competed directly with the Airbus A318 but sold in noticeably higher numbers than that rival.
Specifications
| Length | 31.2 m (102 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 34.3 m (113 ft) |
| Height | 12.6 m (41 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 130 |
| Persons on board | 108-132 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 65 t |
| Range | 3,235 NM (5,991 km) |
| Maximum speed | 473 kt (876 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) |
| Rate of climb | 3,000 ft/min (15.2 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,877 m (6,158 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,268 m (4,160 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 26,000 l |
| Engines | 2x CFM56-7B |
| Units built | 69 |
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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