Boeing 737-600

The compact Next Generation jet built for lower-capacity short-haul routes.

Overview

Boeing United States ICAO: B736 1998–2010 Active $58.5 million (2010)

The Boeing 737-600 is the smallest member of the 737 Next Generation family. Developed as a modern replacement for earlier 737 Classic models, it entered service in the late 1990s. The aircraft was designed for short and medium-haul routes requiring lower seating capacity.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × CFM56-7B18/20/22
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 22,000 lbf · 98 kN
Avionics
Rockwell Collins avionics
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
132 economy · 123 business
Crew
—
Cabin width
11 ft 7 in  ·  3.53 m
Cabin height
7 ft 3 in  ·  2.20 m
Cabin length
71 ft 6 in  ·  21.79 m
Exterior length
102 ft 4 in  ·  31.20 m
Tail height
41 ft 3 in  ·  12.57 m
Fuselage diameter
12 ft 4 in  ·  3.76 m
Wing span
117 ft 2 in  ·  35.70 m
Baggage volume
720 ft³  ·  20.4 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
144,500 lb  ·  65,500 kg
Max landing weight
121,500 lb  ·  55,000 kg
Max payload
34,300 lb  ·  15,600 kg
Fuel capacity
6,900 gal · 26,000 L · 20,800 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
453 kt  ·  521 mph  ·  839 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
130 kt  ·  150 mph  ·  241 km/h
Range
3,235 nm  ·  3,720 mi  ·  5,990 km
Fuel burn
0.44 nm/gal  ·  0.22 km/L
Ceiling
41,000 ft  ·  12,500 m
Rate of climb
3,000 ft/min  ·  15 m/s
Takeoff distance
6,250 ft  ·  1,900 m
Landing distance
4,250 ft  ·  1,300 m
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Operational Context

Boeing 737-600 — narrow-body short to medium-haul jet

The 737-600 first flew in 1998 and entered airline service in 1999. It shares the updated wing, avionics, and CFM56 engines of the broader 737NG family. Compared with larger variants, it features a shorter fuselage optimized for smaller markets.

Powered by two CFM56-7B turbofan engines producing approximately 22,000 to 24,000 pounds of thrust (98 to 107 kN) each, the 737-600 cruises at around 460 knots (850 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is roughly 145,500 pounds (66,000 kg). Typical seating capacity ranges from 108 to 130 passengers depending on configuration.

Sales were limited compared with other 737NG variants due to competition from regional jets and larger 737 models. Only a modest number were produced. The aircraft remains in limited service with select operators.