The story
The 737-400 stretched the -300 by 10 feet to carry more passengers, with Piedmont Airlines as launch customer. It first flew in February 1988 and became the longest member of the 737 Classic family. Boeing built 486 before the Classic line closed in 2000.
The last 737 Classics ever delivered were a pair of 737-400s for CSA Czech Airlines on 28 February 2000.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Boeing 737-400?
Two overwing exits on each side; the shorter 737-300 and -500 have one. Flat-bottomed engine nacelles say Classic, and the tail bumper under the rear fuselage, added for the -400, guards against tailstrikes.
What does a Boeing 737-400 sound like?
The CFM56-3's buzzy whine on takeoff, a sound from a whole era of short-haul flying.
How many people does the Boeing 737-400 carry?
Typical configuration: 147-168.
How far can the Boeing 737-400 fly?
Range is about 2,060 nmi.
How big is the Boeing 737-400?
It is 119 ft 7 in long and 94 ft 9 in across the wings.
When did the Boeing 737-400 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1988.
How many Boeing 737-400s have been built?
486 built.
How rare is a Boeing 737-400 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Boeing 737-400 catch is worth 25 points.
