B731

BOEING 737-100

Aircraft
Name
737-100
Manufacturer
Body
Narrow
Wing
Fixed Wing
Position
Low wing
Tail
Regular tail, mid set
WTC
M
APC
C
Type Code
L2J
RFF Category
6
Engine
Jet
Engine Count
Multi
Position
Underwing mounted
Landing gear
Tricycle retractable
Manufactured as
BOEING 737-100

B731

The initial model of the B737 family was the 737-100. It was launched in 1968. The 737-100 was rolled out in 1967 and entered service with Lufthansa in 1968. No 737-100s remain in commercial service.

For more information, see Boeing's B737 family specifications.

Note: The ICAO Designator B731 has been removed from ICAO Doc 8643 as aircraft of this type no longer exist in airworthy condition.

Technical Data
Wing span (metric)
28.35 m
Length (metric)
28.63 m
Height (metric)
11.23 m
Powerplant

2 x P&W JT8D-7 (62.3 kN) turbofans.

Engine Model(s)
Pratt & Whitney JT8D
Indicative Performance Data
Take-Off
V2
145 kts
Distance
1800 m
MTOW
49950 kg
Initial Climb (to 5000 ft)
IAS
175 kts
ROC
1500 ft/min
Initial Climb (to FL150)
IAS
250 kts
ROC
1500
Initial Climb (to FL240)
IAS
250 kts
ROC
1500 ft/min
MACH Climb
MACH
0.68
ROC
500 ft/min
Cruise
TAS
420 kts
MACH
0.73
Ceiling
350
Range
1500 NM
Initial Descent (to FL240)
MACH
0.68
ROD
800 ft/min
Descent (to FL100)
IAS
250 kts
ROD
3500 ft/min
Descent (FL100 & below)
IAS
n/a
MCS
210 kts
ROD
n/a
Approach
Vapp (IAS)
140 kts
Distance
1400 m

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