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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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