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Boeing 737-400

Boeing · B734

Stretched classic 737 that served as US domestic backbone through the 1990s. Cargo conversions keep some flying.

A twin-engine jet in the large category that requires about 16.2k ft of field length for takeoff. Has a wide speed range from 130 to 492 kts.

2x JetLargeRECAT DFL370 ceilingILS capable

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Jet
Weight classLarge (L)
RECAT-EU categoryD (Upper medium)
Service ceiling37,000 ft (FL370)
Max climb rate3,000 fpm
Max descent rate3,500 fpm

Speed envelope

ParameterValue
Minimum speed130 kts
Landing speed140 kts
Cruise speed439 kts
Maximum speed492 kts

Runway requirements

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length16,186 ft (2.66 nm)
Landing field length9,351 ft (1.54 nm)

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category8

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