Boeing 737-700

The versatile narrow-body built for high-frequency short and medium-haul routes.

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Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 – © Bill Abbott

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Overview

Boeing United States ICAO: B737 1997–2019 Active $89 million (2019)

The Boeing 737-700 is a core member of the 737 Next Generation family. Designed to replace earlier 737 models, it entered service in the late 1990s. The aircraft became one of the most popular variants in the 737NG lineup.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × CFM56-7B20/22/24/26/27
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 26,100 lbf · 116 kN
Avionics
Rockwell Collins avionics
Wing tips
Blended tips
Seats
149 economy · 140 business
Crew
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Cabin width
11 ft 7 in  ·  3.53 m
Cabin height
7 ft 3 in  ·  2.20 m
Cabin length
79 ft 2 in  ·  24.13 m
Exterior length
110 ft 4 in  ·  33.63 m
Tail height
41 ft 3 in  ·  12.57 m
Fuselage diameter
12 ft 4 in  ·  3.76 m
Wing span
117 ft 5 in  ·  35.79 m
Baggage volume
968 ft³  ·  27.4 m³
Gross weight
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Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
154,500 lb  ·  70,000 kg
Max landing weight
129,000 lb  ·  58,500 kg
Max payload
38,700 lb  ·  17,600 kg
Fuel capacity
6,900 gal · 26,000 L · 20,800 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
473 kt  ·  544 mph  ·  876 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
137 kt  ·  158 mph  ·  254 km/h
Range
3,445 nm  ·  3,960 mi  ·  6,380 km
Fuel burn
0.78 nm/gal  ·  0.38 km/L
Ceiling
41,000 ft  ·  12,500 m
Rate of climb
3,000 ft/min  ·  15 m/s
Takeoff distance
6,550 ft  ·  2,000 m
Landing distance
4,600 ft  ·  1,400 m
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Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700

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Operational Context

Boeing 737-700 — narrow-body medium-range jet

The 737-700 first flew in 1997 and entered service in 1998. It features updated aerodynamics, avionics, and engines compared with the 737 Classic series. The aircraft balances seating capacity with operational range for domestic and regional routes.

Powered by two CFM56-7B turbofan engines producing approximately 24,000 pounds of thrust (107 kN) each, the 737-700 cruises at around 460 knots (850 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is roughly 154,500 pounds (70,080 kg). Seating capacity typically ranges from 126 to 149 passengers.

The 737-700 has been widely adopted by airlines worldwide. Its combination of range and efficiency made it suitable for diverse route networks. The model remains active with many carriers.