Boeing

Boeing 737 Family

The world's best-selling commercial aircraft family, the Boeing 737 serves short to medium-range routes with variants from the Original to the MAX series.

Variant Comparison

Variant Seats Range Length Wingspan Status
Boeing 737-200 115 4,200 km 30.48 m 28.35 m Out of Production
Boeing 737-300 128 4,400 km 33.40 m 28.88 m Out of Production
Boeing 737-400 146 5,000 km 36.45 m 28.88 m Out of Production
Boeing 737-500 108 5,200 km 31.01 m 28.88 m Out of Production
Boeing 737-600 110 5,648 km 31.24 m 34.32 m Out of Production
Boeing 737-700 126 6,230 km 33.63 m 34.32 m Out of Production
Boeing 737-800 162 5,765 km 39.47 m 34.32 m Out of Production
Boeing 737-900ER 178 5,925 km 42.11 m 34.32 m Out of Production
Boeing 737 MAX 10 188 5,740 km 43.80 m 35.92 m In Production
Boeing 737 MAX 7 138 7,130 km 35.56 m 35.92 m In Production
Boeing 737 MAX 8 162 6,570 km 39.52 m 35.92 m In Production
Boeing 737 MAX 9 178 6,510 km 42.16 m 35.92 m In Production

Frequently Asked Questions

The Boeing 737 family spans four generations: the Original (-100/-200), Classic (-300/-400/-500), Next Generation (-600/-700/-800/-900ER), and MAX (MAX 7/8/9/10). With over 16,000 orders, it is the best-selling commercial aircraft in history.
Each generation brought larger fuselages, more efficient engines, and improved avionics. The 737NG introduced the CFM56-7B engine and a new wing, while the 737 MAX features CFM LEAP-1B engines with 14% better fuel efficiency and split-tip winglets. The MAX 10 is the largest variant at 43.8 meters.
Major operators include Southwest Airlines (the world's largest 737 operator with 700+ aircraft), Ryanair (737 MAX 8-200), United Airlines, American Airlines, and Lion Air. Over 500 airlines worldwide have operated 737 variants since 1968.
The Boeing 737-100 first flew on April 9, 1967, and entered service with Lufthansa in February 1968. The program has been in continuous production for over 55 years, making it the longest-running production program in Boeing's history.