The story
The 737-300 first flew in February 1984 with CFM56 high-bypass engines, starting the 737 Classic family. USAir and Southwest launched it, and Southwest flew its -300s for 33 years before retiring the last on 29 September 2017. Boeing built 1,113, the most of any Classic variant.
The 737 sits so close to the ground that Boeing moved the CFM56's accessory gearbox from the bottom of the engine to the side. That is where the flat-bottomed 'hamster pouch' nacelle comes from.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Boeing 737-300?
One overwing exit on each side, where the longer -400 has two. Flat-bottomed engine nacelles and a body of about 110 ft. Some wear retrofitted blended winglets.
What does a Boeing 737-300 sound like?
The CFM56-3's buzzy whine, the sound of a generation of short hops.
How many people does the Boeing 737-300 carry?
Typical configuration: 126 (2-class).
How far can the Boeing 737-300 fly?
Range is about 2,255 nmi.
How big is the Boeing 737-300?
It is 109 ft 7 in long and 94 ft 9 in across the wings.
When did the Boeing 737-300 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1984.
How many Boeing 737-300s have been built?
1,113 built.
How rare is a Boeing 737-300 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Boeing 737-300 catch is worth 25 points.
