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737-500 Technical Data

(1987)
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Crew: 2 (pilot and co-pilot).

In total were delivered 1,988 units of all Boeing 737 models: 737-300, 737-400 and 737-500. For the 737-500 the number of deliveries reached 389 airplanes.

This series is also called Boeing Classic.

The 737-500 is smaller in size compared to other models and was the first to be retired.

Maximum speed: 492 knots (911 km/h, 566 mph).

In a two class configuration, the Boeing 737-500 can carry up to 108 passengers.

Boeing 737-500 General Information

Manufacturer: Boeing
Model: 737-500
Main Category: Commercial aircraft
Category: Narrow-body jet airliner
Country: United States
ICAO Code: B735
Production start: 1987
Production end: 2000
Status: Retired in 2016
Units Produced: 389
Price (new): US$31 million

Boeing 737-500 Flight and Avionics

Avionics: Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Winglets: No

Boeing 737-500 Power Plant

Number of engines: 2
Engine details: 2x CFM56-3B1 Turbofan
Thrust: 2x 20100 lbf (pound-force)

Boeing 737-500 Performance

Top Speed: 492 knots / 566 mph / 911 km/h
Cruise speed: 430 knots / 495 mph / 796 km/h
Approach Speed: 250 knots / 288 mph / 463 km/h
Landing Speed: 128 knots / 147 mph / 237 km/h

Boeing 737-500 Range and Fuel Consumption

Range: 2950 nautical miles / 3395 miles / 5463 kilometers
Climb rate: 3000 feet / 914.4 meters
Ceiling: 37000 feet / 11277.6 meters

Boeing 737-500 Exterior Dimensions

Exterior length: 31.01 meters / 101 feet 8.87 inches
Tail height: 11.10 meters / 36 feet 5.01 inches
Fuselage diameter: 4.01 meters / 13 feet 1.87 inches
Wheelbase: 11.00 meters / 36 feet 1.07 inches
Track: 5.25 meters / 17 feet 2.69 inches
Wing span: 28.88 meters / 94 feet 9.01 inches

Boeing 737-500 Interior Dimensions

Total number of seats: 130
Number of economy class seats: 130
Cabin height: 2.13 meters / 6 feet 11.86 inches
Cabin width: 3.54 meters / 11 feet 7.37 inches
Cargo volume: 1341.96 cubic feet / 38.9 cubic meters

Boeing 737-500 Weights and Distances

Takeoff distance: 4921.26 feet / 1500 meters
Landing distance: 4593.18 feet / 1400 meters
Maximum takeoff weight: 133490 lbs / 60550 kg
Maximum landing weight: 110000 lbs / 49895 kg
Fuel capacity: 5311 gallons / 4422.33 gallons imperial / 20104.31 liters