The story
The 737-700 was the first Next Generation 737 into service, launched by Southwest in 1997, and it is the short-body workhorse of the family: reliable, ubiquitous, unglamorous. The 737 is the aircraft equivalent of a pickup truck: not exciting, but you'd be lost without it.
The US Navy's C-40 Clipper and the original Boeing Business Jet are both 737-700s underneath.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Boeing 737-700?
The short NG 737: one overwing exit per side (the -800 has two). Shorter, stubbier nose than an Airbus, and engine nacelles flattened on the bottom. Most wear blended winglets.
What does a Boeing 737-700 sound like?
Distinctive high-pitched whine from the CFM56 engines, far quieter than the original JT8D-powered 737s.
How fast is the Boeing 737-700?
Top speed is 453 kts.
How many passengers does the Boeing 737-700 carry?
Up to 149. A typical layout is 126 (2-class).
How far can the Boeing 737-700 fly?
Range is about 3,115 nmi.
How big is the Boeing 737-700?
It is 110 ft 4 in long and 117 ft 5 in across the wings.
When did the Boeing 737-700 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1997.
How many Boeing 737-700s have been built?
1,166 (incl. -700C and -700W) built.
How rare is a Boeing 737-700 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Boeing 737-700 catch is worth 25 points.
