Mid Size Passenger Jets
McDonnell Douglas MD-95 / Boeing 717
ICAO: B712
Overview
The Boeing 737-200 was an extended version of the original 737-100. Entering service in 1968, it offered increased capacity and range. The aircraft became widely adopted by airlines worldwide.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × Pratt & Whitney JT8D-17
- Engine type
- Turbofan
- Thrust
- 2 × 16,000 lbf · 71 kN
- Avionics
- ARINC 500 series
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 136
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 11 ft 7 in · 3.54 m
- Cabin height
- 6 ft 11 in · 2.11 m
- Cabin length
- 96 ft 11 in · 29.54 m
- Exterior length
- 100 ft 2 in · 30.53 m
- Tail height
- 37 ft 3 in · 11.35 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 12 ft 6 in · 3.80 m
- Wing span
- 93 ft 0 in · 28.35 m
- Baggage volume
- 876 ft³ · 24.8 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 115,500 lb · 52,500 kg
- Max landing weight
- 103,000 lb · 46,700 kg
- Max payload
- 28,200 lb · 12,800 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 4,700 gal · 17,900 L · 14,300 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 504 kt · 580 mph · 933 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 150 kt · 173 mph · 278 km/h
- Range
- 2,600 nm · 2,990 mi · 4,820 km
- Fuel burn
- —
- Ceiling
- 37,000 ft · 11,300 m
- Rate of climb
- 1,500 ft/min · 8 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 6,000 ft · 1,830 m
- Landing distance
- 4,600 ft · 1,400 m
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Operational Context
Boeing 737-200 — short to medium-haul narrow-body jet
The 737-200 first flew in 1967 alongside the -100 and entered service in 1968. Its longer fuselage allowed greater passenger capacity. The aircraft retained the low-wing design and rear-mounted systems layout typical of early 737 models.
Powered by two Pratt & Whitney JT8D turbofan engines producing approximately 14,500 pounds of thrust (64 kN) each, the 737-200 cruised at around 450 knots (835 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeded 115,000 pounds (52,160 kg). Seating typically ranged from 100 to 130 passengers.
The 737-200 achieved strong global sales and served in both passenger and combi roles. Some variants were equipped for gravel runway operations. The model played a significant role in expanding jet travel to regional markets.
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