Length
The shortest common 737 NG: a compact fuselage with relatively long-looking wings.
Quick identification
How to identify the Boeing 737-700
Introduced in 1997 with Southwest Airlines, this model kicked off the Next Generation (NG) series with over 1,100 built.
The Quiz catalogue includes 18 Boeing 737-700 livery references, including Air China, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern.
Engines
Flattened-bottom CFM nacelles sit close to the ground.
Contrast
Fewer cabin windows and doors than the longer 737-800.
Reference data
Boeing 737-700 specifications
Use proportions and configuration as supporting clues; exact weights, range and cabin layouts vary by operator.
- Length
- 33.6 m
- Wingspan
- 35.8 m
- Max take-off weight
- 70.1 t
- Range
- 5,370 km
- Capacity
- Up to 149 passengers
What should you check first?
Picture the aircraft without its paint scheme. Name three physical clues before opening the answer.
Reveal the Boeing 737-700 clues
- Length: The shortest common 737 NG: a compact fuselage with relatively long-looking wings.
- Engines: Flattened-bottom CFM nacelles sit close to the ground.
- Contrast: Fewer cabin windows and doors than the longer 737-800.
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