Boeing 737-500

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Boeing 737-500 aircraft
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About

The Boeing 737-500 was the smallest and final variant of the Classic series, designed as a modern replacement for the 737-200. With a shorter fuselage than the -300, it offered airlines the efficiency of CFM56 engines in a 108-132 seat configuration. Production ended in 1999 after 389 deliveries.

Weightscompared to Boeing 757-300

MRW (Maximum Ramp Weight)

61,915kg
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100k
124k

MTOW (Maximum Takeoff Weight)

61,689kg
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100k
124k

MLW (Maximum Landing Weight)

49,895kg
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50k
102k

MZFW (Maximum Zero Fuel Weight)

46,720kg
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50k
95k

Empty Weight

31,311kg
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100k

Capacitycompared to Boeing 757-300

Passenger Capacity

132passengers
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100
200
295

45% of 757-300 maximum capacity

Crew

Total
5
Cockpit
2
Cabin
3

Dimensions

Length

31.0m

Wingspan

28.9m

Height

11.1m

Wing Area

105.4m²

Cabin Width

3.54m

Cabin Height

2.20m

Sources5 figures on this page

Catalog Price

Base List Price

$32M USD

1990 catalog price

Note: Actual prices vary based on configuration, options, and negotiations. This represents the manufacturer's base catalog price.

Engine Specifications

Engine Count

2×

Engine Model

CFM International CFM56-3B1

Thrust per Engine

89.0 kN(20008 lbf)

Production & History

Total Produced

389

Production Status

Retired

Manufacturing Period

1989–1999

First Flight

June 30, 1989

Entered Service

February 28, 1990

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