737-300 vs MD-82
The MD-82 typically seats about 15 more passengers, while the 737-300 flies about 380 km further. The MD-82 flew first, 3 years earlier.
737-300 · 33.4 m
MD-82 · 45.1 m
| Boeing 737-300 | McDonnell Douglas MD-82 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Boeing | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 1984 | 1981 |
| Typical seats | 128 | 143 |
| Range | 4,180 km | 3,800 km |
| Length | 33.4 m | 45.1 m |
| Engines | 2 × jet | 2 × jet |
| Body | Narrow-body | Narrow-body |
● marks the higher figure. Bigger isn’t always better: airlines pick the size that fits the route.
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