Boeing

Boeing 737-500

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Shortest member of the Boeing 737 Classic series, the 737-500 was conceived as a modern replacement for the original 737-200. It seats about 108 passengers in two classes and up to 132 single-class, with two CFM56-3C1 turbofans giving a range near 5,200 km at 793 km/h. First flown in 1989, the aircraft measures 31.0 metres long with a 28.9-metre wingspan and a maximum takeoff weight of 52,390 kg. Pairing a compact fuselage with the fuel-efficient CFM56 engine, the -500 gave airlines contemporary economics on thinner routes that did not require the capacity of the larger 737-300 and -400.

Dimensions

Length: 31.01 m
Wingspan: 28.88 m
Height: 11.13 m
Cabin Width: 3.54 m

Performance

Range: 5200 km
Cruise Speed: 793 km/h
Max Speed: 876 km/h
Service Ceiling: 11300 m
Category: medium-haul

Capacity

Typical Seats: 108
Max Seats: 132
Cargo Volume: 21.30 m³
Size: narrow-body

Engines

Count: 2
Type: Turbofan
Model: CFM56-3C1

Airlines (8)

Blue Air 7 Peruvian Airlines 4 UTair Aviation 3 Tajik Air 2 Lufthansa 2 Scat Air 1 Bahamasair 1 Tunisair 1

Family Variants

Boeing 737-200 Boeing 737-300 Boeing 737-400 Boeing 737-600 Boeing 737-700 Boeing 737-800 Boeing 737-900ER Boeing 737 MAX 10 Boeing 737 MAX 7 Boeing 737 MAX 8 Boeing 737 MAX 9

Engine Profiles

CFM International CFM56

About Boeing 737-500

737 Classic सीरीज़ का सबसे छोटा सदस्य, मूल 737-200 के सीधे प्रतिस्थापन के रूप में डिज़ाइन किया गया। आधुनिक CFM56 इंजनों को कम यात्री वाले रूटों के लिए आदर्श कॉम्पैक्ट आकार के साथ जोड़ा।

Frequently Asked Questions

The Boeing 737-500 typically seats 108 passengers in a two-class configuration. In a single-class high-density layout, it can carry up to 132 passengers. At 31.0 m, it was the shortest member of the 737 Classic family. The cabin uses the standard 737 3-3 seating arrangement in a 3.54 m wide cabin.

The Boeing 737-500 has a maximum range of approximately 5,200 km (2,808 nautical miles). The aircraft is powered by two CFM56-3 turbofan engines, which were a significant upgrade over the JT8D engines used on the 737-200 it replaced. The improved engines provided better fuel efficiency and considerably lower noise levels.

The 737-700 (Next Generation) replaced the 737-500 with significantly improved range (6,230 km vs 5,200 km), a modernized cockpit with EFIS displays, and better fuel efficiency from the CFM56-7B engines. The 737-700 also features blended winglets and a redesigned wing for better aerodynamic performance. The 737-500 used the older round-dial cockpit and smaller CFM56-3 engines.

The 737-500 can be distinguished from the 737-700 by its shorter engine nacelles (the CFM56-3 has a smaller fan diameter than the CFM56-7B) and lack of winglets. The 737 Classic series also has a shorter dorsal fin and a different entry door configuration. Compared to the longer 737-300 and 737-400, the -500 has a noticeably shorter fuselage with fewer window rows.

The Boeing 737-500 has been retired by most Western airlines, replaced by the 737-700 and 737 MAX 7. A total of 389 units were delivered between 1990 and 1999. Some 737-500s remained in service with airlines in developing countries and as VIP transports. The type gained unfortunate attention when Sriwijaya Air Flight 182, a 737-500, crashed in January 2021 in Indonesia. The remaining examples are rapidly being phased out worldwide.