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Boeing 737-700

Boeing · B737

The 737-700, a popular next-generation variant. Southwest Airlines operates a large fleet. Compact enough for shorter routes.

Large-category jet with 2 engines. Cruises at about 460 kts. Requires about 12.4k ft of field length for takeoff.

2x JetLargeRECAT DFL410 ceilingILS capable

Boeing 737-700

Photo: Konstantin Nikiforov · GFDL 1.2 · Wikimedia Commons

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Jet
Weight classLarge (L)
RECAT-EU categoryD (Upper medium)
Service ceiling41,000 ft (FL410)
Max climb rate3,000 fpm
Max descent rate3,500 fpm

Speed envelope

Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.

ParameterValue
Minimum speed110 kts
Landing speed125 kts
Cruise speed~460 kts TAS
Maximum speed~525 kts TAS

Runway requirements

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

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length12,407 ft / 2.04 nm / 3,782 m
Landing field length8,336 ft / 1.37 nm / 2,541 m

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category8

Where you'll see it

The Boeing 737-700 flies with United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and KLM among others. You'll encounter it regularly in New York, Amsterdam, Beijing, Toronto airspace.


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