transportspot: The success story of Boeing 737-200 aircraft

The Boeing 737 series 200 is the most successful production model family jet world, the Boeing 737 twinjet. The aircraft of this type was made public in February 1965 and conduct its first flight on 9 April 1967 while began operations in February 1968 with Lufthansa airline as the first airline to use it. Design Boeing 737-200 has 60% similarity of structure and systems with 727 and has a turbofan under both the wings.

In 1971, the Boeing 737-200 has improved aerodynamic system and other improvements. Glory aircraft of this type has been proven by many airlines in the world who use it in countries such as the United States, Europe, Malaysia, Singapore, to Indonesia. Has produced as many as 1114 pieces of this kind before the Boeing aircraft to increase the status of 737, 300 series.

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Boeing 737-200 specifications :

Powerplants :

737-200 - Two 64.5kN (14,500lb) JT8D-9As, or two 68.9kN (15,500lb) JT8D-15s, or two 71.2kN (16,000lb) JT8D-17s, or two 77.4kN (17,400lb) JT8D-17Rs with automatic reverse thrust.

Performance :

737-200 - Max speed 943km/h (509kt), max cruising speed 927km/h (500kt), economical cruising speed 796km/h (430kt). Range with 115 passengers and reserves between 3520km (1900nm) and 4260km (2300nm) depending on weight options and engines.

Weights:

737-200 - Operating empty 27,448kg (60,600lb), max takeoff 52,390kg (115,500lb), or optionally 58,740kg (129,500lb).

Dimensions :

737-200 - Same except for length 30.53m (100ft 2in).