Boeing 737-200
Performance
- 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.
History
The first 737 (a 100 series) took its maiden flight April 9, 1967 and entered service in February 1968 with Lufthansa, the first foreign airline to launch a new Boeing plane.
The 737-200 made its maiden flight on August 8, 1967. Lufthansa was the only customer to purchase the 737-100 from new and only 30 aircraft were ever produced.
The lengthened 737-200 was widely preferred and was produced until 1988. The launch customer of the 737-200 was United Airlines.